September 26th 2024.
In the latest news, Russian President Vladimir Putin has issued a strong warning to the West. He declared that if any country were to attack Russia, they would not hesitate to use nuclear weapons in retaliation. This statement comes amid tensions between Russia and Ukraine, with the latter hoping to launch missile strikes into Russian territory with the help of Western powers.
However, the UK and US have refused to allow Ukraine to carry out these strikes with the weapons they have provided. This has given Putin another reason to be wary of the West's actions. During a meeting with Russia's security council, Putin stated that if they received reliable information about a massive attack involving missiles, aircraft, or drones, they would consider using nuclear weapons.
Moreover, Putin also issued a thinly veiled threat to any nuclear powers that support an attack on Russia, stating that they would be considered a participant in the aggression. This was a clear message to Western countries who are contemplating whether to support Ukraine's use of long-range weapons. Putin's remarks were made while announcing changes to the country's nuclear deterrence policy, which he believes are necessary to counter the threats facing Russia.
In a recent simulation, the potential consequences of a nuclear attack on London were demonstrated. This has further fueled the need for Russia to adopt a more assertive stance towards the West. Although the current policy was set in 2020, there have been calls from influential figures in foreign policy to take a stronger stance to deter any direct military support for Ukraine.
Putin emphasized that the use of nuclear weapons is only an extreme measure for the defense of a country's sovereignty. He also acknowledged the changing military and political landscape and the emergence of new threats and risks for Russia and its allies. The updated version of the country's nuclear doctrine now considers aggression against Russia by a non-nuclear-weapon state with the participation or support of a nuclear-weapon state as a joint attack on the Russian Federation.
Additionally, Putin also mentioned that Russia reserves the right to use nuclear weapons in the event of aggression against not only Russia but also Belarus, as they are a member of the Union State. He assured that these decisions were made in agreement with the Belarusian President. This includes situations where conventional weapons pose a critical threat to their sovereignty.
However, Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky's chief of staff, Andriy Yermak, dismissed Russia's latest nuclear doctrine as "nuclear blackmail." The tension between Russia and Ukraine continues to escalate, with no clear resolution in sight. As the world watches these developments, the fear of a nuclear conflict looms over the international community.
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