New Russian Nuclear Doctrine Poses Threat to Ukraine’s Western Rockets

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Russian President Vladimir Putin has amended the country’s nuclear doctrine in response to Ukraine’s use of Western rockets. The new doctrine lowers the threshold for using nuclear weapons, allowing for such a response even in case of conventional attacks. This move is seen as a warning to the West and comes after the US decision to arm Ukraine.

Russian Nuclear Doctrine Adds Tensions With Ukraine

ABC News reports that Russia’s updated nuclear doctrine threatens response to Ukraine’s use of Western missiles.

In a CNN article, Putin’s newest nuclear doctrine is seen as a direct result of Biden’s arms decision on Ukraine.

The Guardian highlights the risk of a nuclear response as Ukraine’s use of western missiles against Russia escalates.

A report from The Associated Press shares that Russian President Putin has signed a new doctrine that lowers the threshold for using nuclear weapons.

Bloomberg’s coverage focuses on Putin’s permission of expanded nuclear weapons use as a warning to the West.

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