Medvedev claims World War Three has begun as Russia updates nuclear policy

Dmitry Medvedev, a close ally of Vladimir Putin, stated that World War Three has "already begun." He criticized the U.S. decision to allow Ukraine to use American-made missiles against Russia, claiming it escalates the conflict. In response, Putin signed a decree that updates Russia's nuclear deterrence policy. The new guidelines suggest that the use of nuclear weapons may be justified if Russia faces new military threats. Medvedev emphasized that the U.S. actions could lead to serious consequences and claimed Russia has the right to retaliate with mass destruction weapons against Ukraine and NATO targets.