Kremlin Reports Formalization of Russia’s Updated Nuclear Doctrine, According to Reuters

MOSCOW (Reuters) – The Kremlin announced on Sunday that revisions to Russia’s nuclear doctrine are being finalized. This update will outline the conditions under which Russia may deploy its nuclear arsenal.

President Vladimir Putin recently cautioned the West that the proposed revisions could allow Russia to utilize nuclear weapons in response to conventional missile attacks. Furthermore, Moscow would view any offensive supported by a nuclear power as a collective assault.

These alterations are perceived as an effort by Putin to establish a "red line" for the United States and its allies, indicating that Russia might retaliate with nuclear force if Ukraine is permitted to launch significant strikes within Russian territory using advanced Western missiles.

Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov shared on state television that the amendments are now ready to be formalized. He highlighted factors such as the current international climate, escalating tensions along Russia’s borders, and the increasing presence of NATO infrastructure nearby. Additionally, Peskov pointed to the intensified involvement of Western nuclear powers in the conflict in Ukraine, supporting Kyiv, as a rationale for these doctrinal changes.