Russia warns of nuclear response to NATO threats in new doctrine

On November 19, President Vladimir Putin signed a new nuclear doctrine. This policy states that any conventional attack on Russia, supported by a nuclear power, will be viewed as a joint attack on Russia. Dmitry Medvedev, a top Russian security official, warned that if NATO launches missiles at Russia, it could lead to a response with weapons of mass destruction. He stated this could escalate to World War III. This announcement coincides with the 1,000-day mark of the ongoing war in Ukraine, which began on February 24, 2022.