Putin updates nuclear doctrine warning of potential response to missile attacks

Russian President Vladimir Putin has approved an updated nuclear doctrine. This new policy states that Russia may consider using nuclear weapons if it faces a conventional missile attack supported by a nuclear power. The change responds to U.S. plans allowing Ukraine to use long-range missiles against Russia. The updated doctrine specifies that any conventional attack on Russia, especially if backed by a coalition, could be viewed as a joint aggression. This development marks a significant shift in Russia's nuclear strategy amid ongoing tensions from the Ukraine war, which has heightened confrontations between Russia and the West.