September 25th 2024.
On Wednesday, Russian President Vladimir Putin made a significant announcement during a meeting of Russia's Security Council. He revealed that a new version of Moscow's nuclear doctrine has been drafted, which states that any country providing support for an attack on Russia will be considered a participant in the aggression. This includes nuclear powers who choose to aid a nonnuclear power in their attack against Russia.
It was not made clear whether this updated doctrine includes a nuclear response to such an attack. However, this change in the doctrine, which outlines the circumstances under which nuclear weapons may be used, comes after Putin's recent warning to the United States and other NATO allies. He warned that if Ukraine were to use Western-supplied long-range weapons to strike Russian territory, it would signify that Russia and NATO are officially at war.
This warning has been frequently reiterated by Putin and other Kremlin officials since Russia sent troops into Ukraine in 2022. The use of Russia's nuclear arsenal has been used as a deterrent to prevent Western countries from intensifying their support for Kyiv.
The previous version of the doctrine stated that Moscow could use nuclear weapons in response to the use of nuclear or other weapons of mass destruction, as well as in the event of aggression against Russia with conventional weapons. However, the revised version goes into greater detail and includes the possibility of using nuclear weapons in response to a massive air attack involving aircraft, cruise missiles, or drones.
Overall, this new version of the doctrine serves to reinforce Russia's stance on the use of nuclear weapons and to deter any potential aggressors. It is a clear message to those who may consider supporting an attack against Russia that they will be held accountable for their actions.
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