The document said: “In order to improve the Russian state policy in the field nuclear deterrentHe issued a decree: “to approve the attached foundations of the Russian state’s policy in the field of nuclear deterrence,” according to what was reported by the Russian news site Sputnik.
The document signed by Putin stated: “The state’s policy in the field of nuclear deterrence is defensive in nature, and aims to maintain the capabilities of nuclear forces at a level sufficient to ensure nuclear deterrence, ensure the protection of the state’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, and deter any potential enemy from aggression.” Russian Federation and (or) its allies, and in the event of a military conflict – preventing the escalation of hostilities and ending them on terms acceptable to Russia or its allies.”
She added: “Aggression by any country in the military coalition against Russia or its allies is considered aggression by this coalition as a whole.”
The decree is expected to enter into force from the day it is signed, i.e. today, Tuesday, November 19.
This means that Putin signed a decree expanding the possibility of asylum Nuclear weapon.
The Russian news agency TASS had previously reported Kremlin He said, “The amendments to Nuclear doctrine “For Russia, it has been prepared and is ready for official ratification.”
The Kremlin spokesman said Dmitry Peskov “It has already been practically formulated. It will be formalized as necessary.”
The amendments were widely seen as an attempt by Putin to draw a “red line” for the United States and its allies by indicating that Moscow would consider responding with nuclear weapons if those countries allowed Ukraine to strike deep. Russia With Western long-range missiles.
Among the most prominent provisions of the updated Russian nuclear doctrine are:
- Aggression against Russia and its allies by a non-nuclear state and with the support of Nuclear state It will be considered a combined attack.
- Russia’s readiness and determination to use Nuclear weapons It will ensure nuclear deterrence.
- Russia can use nuclear weapons in the event of a serious threat to the sovereignty and territorial integrity of itself and Belarus.
- The updated nuclear doctrine includes identifying the enemy for whom nuclear deterrence is intended.
- One of the conditions for the use of nuclear weapons is the launch Ballistic missiles On Russia.
- Providing territory and resources for aggression against Russia is a basis for using nuclear deterrence against such a state.
Kremlin comment
“Suspended the Russian presidency”KremlinHe responded to the news of the ratification of the updated nuclear doctrine by saying that it is a “very important text.”
- Russia reserves the right to use nuclear weapons if it or Belarus is exposed to aggression with conventional weapons if it poses a serious threat to their sovereignty.
- The aim of signing the Nuclear Doctrine Decree is to make “potential enemies” realize the inevitability of responding to any attack on Russia or its allies.
- Russia needs to adapt nuclear doctrine to the current situation.
- Any aggression against Russia by a non-nuclear state with the participation of a nuclear state will be considered a joint attack.
The Kremlin said regarding reports about the use of American air missile defense systems in the region Kursk: Our army is monitoring the situation closely.
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