Putin signs revised nuclear doctrine lowering threshold for nuclear response

Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a new nuclear doctrine that lowers the threshold for using nuclear weapons. The revised policy states that a conventional attack on Russia, supported by a nuclear power, will be viewed as a joint attack. The updated doctrine expands the conditions under which Russia might use nuclear weapons. It specifies that a massive aerial attack involving various types of missiles and drones could trigger a nuclear response, broadening the previous criteria. Additionally, the doctrine includes provisions for using nuclear weapons in response to aggression against Belarus, a close ally of Russia. This marks a significant shift in Russia's nuclear strategy amid ongoing tensions in Ukraine.