Russia, the world’s largest nuclear power, is updating its nuclear doctrine, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov announced on Monday, June 24, following a statement from President Vladimir Putin.
Modernizing Nuclear Policy
“President Putin has indicated that efforts are ongoing to align the doctrine with current realities,” Peskov stated during a briefing, without providing further details.
Potential Changes in Decision-Making Time
A senior Russian parliament member mentioned on Sunday that Moscow might shorten the decision-making time for using nuclear weapons if perceived threats increase.
Putin’s Previous Statements
Last month, President Putin suggested that Russia could revise its nuclear doctrine to redefine the conditions for using nuclear weapons.
Context of Ukraine Conflict
This development comes in the context of the ongoing war in Ukraine, which has escalated tensions between Russia and the West to levels not seen since the 1962 Cuban missile crisis.
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