Putin announces change in nuclear deterrence doctrine: new grounds for nuclear strike

Putin announced a change in the doctrine of nuclear deterrence: new grounds for a nuclear strike Yaroslav Pogonchuk

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Putin announced changes to the doctrine of nuclear deterrence of Russia. Probably, this was done in response to Kyiv's demands to the US, EU and Great Britain to allow missile strikes deep into the aggressor country.

The innovations include expanding the description of states and military alliances in relation to which nuclear deterrence is possible, as well as supplementing the list of threats that could prompt a nuclear response. About changes in the doctrine of nuclear deterrence of Russia – read in the material of 24 Channel.

What changes will be in the nuclear doctrine of Russia

At an emergency meeting of the Security Council of Russia, Vladimir Putin announced changes in the doctrine of nuclear deterrence.

What will change in the doctrine:

• aggression against Russia by any non-nuclear state, but with the participation or support of a nuclear power is proposed to be considered as their joint attack on the country;
• the description of states and military alliances in relation to which nuclear deterrence is carried out has been expanded;
• the use of nuclear weapons will be considered “already upon receipt of reliable information about a massive launch of air and space attack weapons and their crossing of the state border of Russia.” In addition to strategic, it can also be tactical aviation, cruise missiles, drones, hypersonic and other aircraft;
• Russia reserves the right to use nuclear weapons in the event of aggression against Belarus – “including if the enemy, using conventional weapons, creates a critical threat to sovereignty.”

What nuclear deterrence doctrines are in effect in Russia now

“Fundamentals of State Policy in the Field of Nuclear Deterrence”, currently in effect, were signed by Putin and first published in June 2020 years.

According to this document, the President of Russia may decide to launch a nuclear strike in four cases:

• the launch of a ballistic missile attacking Russia or its ally;
• the use of nuclear weapons or other types of weapons of mass destruction against Russia or its ally;
• impact by the enemy on critically important state or military facilities;
• aggression against Russia using conventional weapons, when the existence of the state is at risk.