Putin approves updates to Russia's nuclear doctrine expanding conditions for use

Vladimir Putin has approved updates to Russia's nuclear doctrine, which now includes new conditions for using nuclear weapons. An attack from a non-nuclear state, if supported by a nuclear power, will be viewed as a joint assault on Russia. The changes also state that a large conventional attack on Russia or Belarus could trigger a nuclear response. This expands the criteria for potential nuclear retaliation to include various countries and military threats. The updates come after the U.S. allowed Ukraine to use long-range missiles against Russia. The Kremlin emphasized the importance of these changes, urging other nations to analyze them closely.