Russia Revises Nuclear Doctrine with Grave Warnings

Russia is formalizing amendments to its nuclear doctrine. The new rules indicate that Moscow could use nuclear weapons if targeted by conventional missiles, or if supported by a nuclear power. President Vladimir Putin's warnings to the West align with these proposed changes, signaling heightened tensions.

Russia is progressing to formalize amendments to its nuclear doctrine, according to Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov in a Sunday interview with state TV's Pavel Zarubin. The changes, as highlighted by President Vladimir Putin, allow for nuclear responses to conventional missile strikes.

Putin warned Western nations that any new provisions in Russia's nuclear strategy would mean considering a conventional assault supported by a nuclear-armed country as a joint attack, and possibly warranting a nuclear response.

The amendments, while still under discussion, underscore a significant shift in Moscow's strategic military policies, raising global tensions.

(With inputs from agencies.)