Vladimir Putin has signed a decree lowering the threshold for using nuclear weapons, as the Kremlin intensified its rhetoric over Joe Biden’s decision to permit Kyiv to use US-made long-range missiles for strikes inside Russia. The revised nuclear doctrine declares that a conventional attack on Russia by any nation that is supported by a nuclear power will be considered a joint attack on his country. The Kremlin said its purpose was to outline the certainity of retaliation for an attack on Russia or its allies. It outlines the conditions under which Russia’s leadership might consider launching a nuclear strike.It states that an attack using conventional missiles, drones, or other aircraft could be seen as justification for a nuclear response. He didn’t leave my side in the coming weeks.”Sign upFirst Thing is delivered to thousands of inboxes every weekday.

Source: The Guardian November 19, 2024 11:37 UTC