Ukraine’s Attacks on Russian Territory Could ‘Warrant’ Nuclear Response Under Putin’s Proposed Nuclear Doctrine Changes

Russian President Vladimir Putin has announced a series of proposed revisions to the country’s nuclear doctrine and deterrence strategy.

The revisions would now classify “aggression against Russia by any non-nuclear state, with the involvement or support of a nuclear state,” as a “joint attack on the Russian Federation.”

Putin stated, “We reserve the right to use nuclear weapons in the event of aggression against Russia, including situations where the enemy poses a critical threat to our sovereignty through conventional weapons.”

These proposed changes seem to be a reaction to Ukraine’s ongoing offensive in Russia’s Kursk region, as well as its continuing drone strikes targeting military installations within Russia.

Additionally, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has been actively seeking approval from Western allies to utilize Western-built long-range missiles for operations deep within Russian territory.