Russia Revises Nuclear Doctrine Amid Escalation in Ukraine

Amid the escalating conflict in Ukraine and actions from the 'collective West,' Russia is revising its nuclear policy. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov confirmed plans to update the doctrine initially set by President Putin in 2020. The changes are influenced by potential U.S.-supplied long-range weapon attacks.

Russia is set to revise its nuclear doctrine due to the escalating war in Ukraine and actions from the 'collective West,' Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov stated on Wednesday.

The current policy, established by President Vladimir Putin in 2020, allows the use of nuclear weapons if Russia faces a nuclear or existential conventional threat. Specific changes have not yet been disclosed.

Peskov mentioned that the revisions are in response to the potential use of long-range U.S.-supplied weapons by Ukraine. Ukrainian forces have been increasingly vocal about using Western weapons deep into Russian territory, especially as Russian strikes on Ukrainian infrastructure intensify.

The deadliest attack of the war this year occurred on Tuesday when Russia targeted a military institute in Poltava, killing at least 50 and wounding 271.

(With inputs from agencies.)