Putin updates nuclear doctrine to include joint attacks with nuclear power support

President Vladimir Putin has signed a new nuclear doctrine stating that any conventional attack on Russia, supported by a nuclear power, will be viewed as a joint attack. This change follows U.S. President Joe Biden's decision to allow Ukraine to strike targets in Russia with longer-range missiles. The updated doctrine specifies that a massive aerial attack on Russia could lead to a nuclear response. It broadens the conditions under which nuclear weapons could be used, including attacks involving various types of aircraft and missiles. The new policy reflects a shift in Russia's stance, aiming to deter Western support for Ukraine. It emphasizes that aggression against Russia by any military coalition, such as NATO, will be seen as an attack by the entire bloc.