Putin shifts nuclear doctrine to influence incoming US president Trump

Vladimir Putin has announced a change in Russia's nuclear doctrine, allowing for the use of nuclear weapons in response to conventional attacks. This shift aims to influence the policies of the incoming U.S. president, Donald Trump. Putin's announcement follows a history of using nuclear threats to deter Western support for Ukraine. Despite the new doctrine, experts note that Putin's control over nuclear weapons remains unchanged, and Russia's territorial integrity is not currently threatened. The U.S. military has not altered its nuclear posture in response. Analysts suggest that Putin's strategy is designed to showcase his power and influence, particularly to other authoritarian leaders, while highlighting perceived weaknesses in Western support for Ukraine.