🗣Putin Expands Rules for Nuclear Weapon Use
Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a decree on Tuesday broadening the conditions for using nuclear weapons, especially in response to Western support for Ukraine. The new doctrine allows nuclear retaliation against non-nuclear states backed by nuclear powers, and allows nuclear weapons use after a "massive" conventional attack.
Putin's decree reflects Russia's view of nuclear weapons as a deterrent, only to be used if forced to respond. The new policy also extends Russia's nuclear umbrella to Belarus. This comes as the war in Ukraine marks its 1,000th day and follows U.S. approval for Ukraine to use long-range missiles on Russian targets.
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Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a decree on Tuesday broadening the conditions for using nuclear weapons, especially in response to Western support for Ukraine. The new doctrine allows nuclear retaliation against non-nuclear states backed by nuclear powers, and allows nuclear weapons use after a "massive" conventional attack.
Putin's decree reflects Russia's view of nuclear weapons as a deterrent, only to be used if forced to respond. The new policy also extends Russia's nuclear umbrella to Belarus. This comes as the war in Ukraine marks its 1,000th day and follows U.S. approval for Ukraine to use long-range missiles on Russian targets.
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