Putin updates nuclear doctrine to include joint attacks with nuclear powers

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. The updated doctrine allows for a nuclear response to significant aerial attacks and broadens the conditions under which nuclear weapons could be used. It emphasizes that aggression against Russia by a military coalition, like NATO, will be seen as an attack by the entire bloc. This revision marks a shift from previous policies, which were more limited in scope. The new doctrine reflects ongoing tensions as Russia continues its military operations in Ukraine and seeks to deter Western support for Kyiv.