Russia is strictly committed to preventing nuclear war – Lavrov
https://rumble.com/v5qy19z-russia-is-strictly-committed-to-preventing-nuclear-war-lavrov.html
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What is known about Russian nuclear deterrence policy
https://tass.com/politics/1874647
All versions of the military doctrine [from 2000, 2010, and 2014] emphasize that Russia can use nuclear weapons in retaliation for the use of weapons of mass destruction against Russia and its allies. In addition, nuclear weapons can be used if “aggression with ordinary weapons” against Russia poses a threat “to the very existence of the state.” This threat may arise, in particular, in the event of direct military involvement of NATO countries in the conflict. Since 2010, Russia has included the military and political strengthening of NATO in the main military threats section of its military doctrine.
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According to the latest version of the document, published on November 19, 2024, the core principle remains the same: nuclear weapons are a last resort to ensure the protection of the country's sovereignty. At the same time, parameters have been added that allow the use of nuclear weapons in case of new military threats and risks for Russia.In particular, the document expanded the category of countries and military alliances that would be subject to nuclear deterrence. For example, the aggression of any non-nuclear state acting with the participation or support of a nuclear state will be considered a joint attack on Russia. In addition, the document expands the list of military threats that require such actions. Russia can respond with nuclear force if it perceives a critical threat to its sovereignty even with an ordinary weapon, as well as in case of an attack on Belarus as a member of the Union State, in case of receiving credible information about a massive attack of a group of military jets, cruise missiles, drones and other UAVs crossing the Russian state border.
Putin approves Russia’s revised nuclear doctrine
https://tass.com/politics/1874437
The fundamental principle of the doctrine is that the use of nuclear weapons is a measure of last resort to protect the country’s sovereignty
