Russia revises nuclear doctrine amid ongoing Ukraine conflict
The Conversation — September 6, 2024, 06:01 AM UTC
Summary: Russia is revising its nuclear weapons doctrine, citing Western escalation as a reason. The current doctrine, established in 2020, allows nuclear use in response to nuclear attacks or threats to state existence. Since the Ukraine war began, Russian officials have made over 50 nuclear threats. The latest changes may reflect ongoing nuclear sabre-rattling aimed at deterring Western support for Ukraine, though specifics remain unclear.
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