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Kremlin spokesperson Dmitri Peskov announced on Sunday that amendments to Russia's nuclear doctrine have been drafted and are in the process of being formalised. Speaking on the "Moscow. Kremlin. Putin" programme on Rossiya 1 TV, Peskov explained that the involvement of nuclear powers in the Ukraine conflict, particularly on Ukraine's side, and NATO's military movements towards Russia, prompted the need for changes to the doctrine and Russia's state policy on nuclear deterrence.
Peskov emphasised that the updated doctrine would allow the military to determine the conditions and timing for using nuclear weapons. He stated, "It is rather a prerogative of our experts, our military. They are closely monitoring exactly what weapons are being used and how they are being used." This comes in light of what Russia perceives as the direct involvement of Western countries in the Ukraine conflict.
Russian President Vladimir Putin, during a recent Security Council meeting, confirmed the changes to the nuclear doctrine. He noted that the revised document treats any aggression against Russia by a non-nuclear state, especially if supported by a nuclear state, as a joint attack. Putin also clarified that the transition to nuclear weapon use could be triggered by reliable information about a massive aerospace attack or a breach of Russian borders. Furthermore, aggression against Belarus could also justify a Russian nuclear strike.
Peskov described these changes as a "message" to countries Russia considers unfriendly. The announcement follows recent comments from Estonian military officials, with Major General Vahur Carus suggesting Estonia is prepared to launch a pre-emptive strike against Russia if necessary to protect NATO.
Moscow launched a military offensive in Ukraine in late February 2022 after recognising the independence of the Donetsk and Lugansk People's Republics (DPR and LPR), claiming that Kiev had failed to guarantee their special status under the 2014 Minsk Agreements, and urging Ukraine to declare itself officially neutral and give assurances that it would never join NATO.
Kiev denounced the Russian action as an invasion. Zelensky imposed martial law throughout the country, announcing a general mobilisation, while the EU and the US imposed several rounds of sanctions on Moscow.
Russia drafts amendments to Nuclear Doctrine, citing NATO movements and Ukraine conflict - Peskov
Kremlin spokesperson Dmitri Peskov announced on Sunday that amendments to Russia's nuclear doctrine have been drafted and are in the process of being formalised. Speaking on the "Moscow. Kremlin. Putin" programme on Rossiya 1 TV, Peskov explained that the involvement of nuclear powers in the Ukraine conflict, particularly on Ukraine's side, and NATO's military movements towards Russia, prompted the need for changes to the doctrine and Russia's state policy on nuclear deterrence.
Peskov emphasised that the updated doctrine would allow the military to determine the conditions and timing for using nuclear weapons. He stated, "It is rather a prerogative of our experts, our military. They are closely monitoring exactly what weapons are being used and how they are being used." This comes in light of what Russia perceives as the direct involvement of Western countries in the Ukraine conflict.
Russian President Vladimir Putin, during a recent Security Council meeting, confirmed the changes to the nuclear doctrine. He noted that the revised document treats any aggression against Russia by a non-nuclear state, especially if supported by a nuclear state, as a joint attack. Putin also clarified that the transition to nuclear weapon use could be triggered by reliable information about a massive aerospace attack or a breach of Russian borders. Furthermore, aggression against Belarus could also justify a Russian nuclear strike.
Peskov described these changes as a "message" to countries Russia considers unfriendly. The announcement follows recent comments from Estonian military officials, with Major General Vahur Carus suggesting Estonia is prepared to launch a pre-emptive strike against Russia if necessary to protect NATO.
Moscow launched a military offensive in Ukraine in late February 2022 after recognising the independence of the Donetsk and Lugansk People's Republics (DPR and LPR), claiming that Kiev had failed to guarantee their special status under the 2014 Minsk Agreements, and urging Ukraine to declare itself officially neutral and give assurances that it would never join NATO.
Kiev denounced the Russian action as an invasion. Zelensky imposed martial law throughout the country, announcing a general mobilisation, while the EU and the US imposed several rounds of sanctions on Moscow.
Mandatory credit: 'Moscow. Kremlin. Putin' by Rossiya 1; No access for Social Media usage including Telegram
Kremlin spokesperson Dmitri Peskov announced on Sunday that amendments to Russia's nuclear doctrine have been drafted and are in the process of being formalised. Speaking on the "Moscow. Kremlin. Putin" programme on Rossiya 1 TV, Peskov explained that the involvement of nuclear powers in the Ukraine conflict, particularly on Ukraine's side, and NATO's military movements towards Russia, prompted the need for changes to the doctrine and Russia's state policy on nuclear deterrence.
Peskov emphasised that the updated doctrine would allow the military to determine the conditions and timing for using nuclear weapons. He stated, "It is rather a prerogative of our experts, our military. They are closely monitoring exactly what weapons are being used and how they are being used." This comes in light of what Russia perceives as the direct involvement of Western countries in the Ukraine conflict.
Russian President Vladimir Putin, during a recent Security Council meeting, confirmed the changes to the nuclear doctrine. He noted that the revised document treats any aggression against Russia by a non-nuclear state, especially if supported by a nuclear state, as a joint attack. Putin also clarified that the transition to nuclear weapon use could be triggered by reliable information about a massive aerospace attack or a breach of Russian borders. Furthermore, aggression against Belarus could also justify a Russian nuclear strike.
Peskov described these changes as a "message" to countries Russia considers unfriendly. The announcement follows recent comments from Estonian military officials, with Major General Vahur Carus suggesting Estonia is prepared to launch a pre-emptive strike against Russia if necessary to protect NATO.
Moscow launched a military offensive in Ukraine in late February 2022 after recognising the independence of the Donetsk and Lugansk People's Republics (DPR and LPR), claiming that Kiev had failed to guarantee their special status under the 2014 Minsk Agreements, and urging Ukraine to declare itself officially neutral and give assurances that it would never join NATO.
Kiev denounced the Russian action as an invasion. Zelensky imposed martial law throughout the country, announcing a general mobilisation, while the EU and the US imposed several rounds of sanctions on Moscow.