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Russia Updates Nuclear Doctrine To Deter Western Support For Ukraine

Russian President Vladimir Putin leads the Security Council meeting on nuclear deterrence at the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia, Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2024. (Alexander Kazakov, Sputnik, Kremlin Pool Photo v

Russia has announced changes to its nuclear doctrine in a move aimed at dissuading Ukraine's Western allies from backing attacks on Russia. The Kremlin spokesperson stated that these revisions serve as a warning to countries considering involvement in any form of assault on Russia, emphasizing that such actions could have severe consequences.

President Vladimir Putin's recent announcement outlined that any conventional attack on Russia, supported by a nuclear power, would be viewed as a joint assault on the country. This revision to Moscow's nuclear doctrine is seen as a direct message to the West, particularly in light of ongoing tensions with Ukraine.

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