Kremlin reveals who nuclear doctrine change is aimed at

YEREVAN, SEPTEMBER 26, ARMENPRESS. A proposal by Russian President Vladimir Putin to update the national nuclear doctrine should serve as a warning to Western states of what could happen if they support aggression against Moscow, RT reported citing Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov.

On Wednesday, Putin suggested that the new nuclear strategy should treat “aggression against Russia by any non-nuclear state, but with the participation or support of a nuclear state,” as a “joint attack” that would cross the nuclear threshold.

According to the Russian leader, Moscow would also “consider” resorting to a nuclear option if it gets “reliable information” about a “massive” missile strike launched by another state against Russia or its closest ally, Belarus.

Commenting on Putin’s order on Thursday, Peskov said he was sure that all reasonable leaders and analysts understood the gravity of the announcement. “Especially when it comes to such an unprecedented standoff triggered by the direct involvement of Western nations, including nuclear powers, in the conflict over Ukraine,” he added.

“This is a signal warning these nations of the consequences of their participation in an attack on our country by various means, including non-nuclear ones,” he said.