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 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: “An attack by any country from the military alliance (the bloc) against Russia or its allies is considered an aggression against this alliance 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 using… Nuclear weapons If those countries allow Ukraine to strike deep Russia With Western long-range missiles.
