Russia, Nuclear Doctrine

Russia’s use of a nuclear-capable missile is a clear departure from Cold War doctrine of deterrence
Russia’s use of a nuclear-capable ballistic missile marks a decisive, and potentially dangerous moment in Moscow’s conflict with the West.
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What To Make of Russia's New Nuclear Doctrine | Opinion
While Putin telegraphed an evolution of Russia's nuclear doctrine back in September, it's reasonable to assume Moscow's written version of the change was sped up by Biden's ATACMS move. The Russians have spent months warning Washington that permitting Ukraine to employ longer-range U.
Putin just approved a new nuclear weapons doctrine for Russia. Here's what it means.
Russian President Vladimir Putin has approved changes formally lowering the threshold at which his country can consider a nuclear attack.
Russia approves new nuclear war doctrine
Russia is again threatening the use of nuclear weapons against Ukraine, as the country lowers its own threshold for when it might use those kinds of weapons.
Four Changes in Russia's Nuclear Doctrine Raise Alarm
The decree lowers the threshold for using nuclear weapons and coincides with the U.S. changing policy on Kyiv's use of ATACMS.
Russia expands its criteria for a nuclear strike
Russia has toughened up its nuclear doctrine. This now permits nuclear strikes against non-nuclear states under certain conditions. Experts say the primary purpose is to send a signal to the West.

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