Russian President Vladimir Putin announced that if a non-nuclear nation attacks Russia with the backing of a nuclear power, it will be declared as a war against Russia. A ballistic missile strike on Russia could prompt a reciprocal nuclear attack.
Putin has updated the nuclear doctrine to prevent attacks from countries supporting Ukraine. The United States and some European nations recently greenlit long-range weapons to Ukraine, prompting this decisive move by Putin.
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Moreover, Putin's other significant policy changes include:
- Nuclear deterrence might be exercised if Russia faces a drone attack. The Russian military promises a formidable retaliation. - Crossing Russia's borders with airborne or space-based weapons will be deemed a declaration of war. In such scenarios, Russia reserves the right to employ nuclear weapons. - If any threat looms large over Russia or its citizens, nuclear missiles and defense systems will be on standby to fortify against enemy strikes. - In case of an attack from space, Russia will activate its missile defense systems and could respond in kind, utilizing nuclear deterrence, if necessary.
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Why Did Russia Make This Move?
Putin believes that if a non-nuclear country collaborates with a nuclear power to use weapons against Russia, it poses a military threat. To counteract such perils, nuclear weapons may be employed. Russia's nuclear deterrent forces encompass land, sea, and air warfare capabilities.
Russia asserts its might across these domains, striving earnestly to avoid escalation, especially nuclear conflict. Therefore, Russia warns globally that any ballistic missile strike against Russia might be met with nuclear weapons.
