Putin announced changes to the nuclear deterrence doctrine
At a meeting of the Security Council's standing conference on nuclear deterrence, Putin proposed discuss updating the foundations of Russia's state policy in the area of nuclear deterrence.
"The updated version of the document proposes that aggression against Russia by any non-nuclear state, but with the participation or support of a nuclear state, be considered as a joint attack on Russia." - Putin said.
Russia also reserves the right to use nuclear weapons in the event of aggression against Belarus, Putin stated.
Currently in effect "Fundamentals of state policy "In the Field of Nuclear Deterrence" was signed by Putin in June 2020. According to this document, the Russian president may decide to launch a nuclear strike in four cases:
▪️the launch of a ballistic missile attacking Russia or its ally;
▪️use of nuclear weapons or other weapons of mass destruction against Russia or its ally;
▪️enemy impact on critical state or military facilities;
▪️ aggression against Russia using conventional weapons when the existence of the state is at risk.
Formulation of the last point actually allows Putin can use nuclear weapons at any moment.
