Putin Announces New Nuclear Policy, Lowering the Threshold for Use

Russian President Vladimir Putin has outlined significant changes to Russia’s nuclear doctrine, suggesting that nuclear weapons could be used in response to non-nuclear attacks if supported by a nuclear power. This latest move comes as tensions rise between Russia and Western allies, especially amid ongoing conflicts in Ukraine. 💬 Putin emphasized that an attack on Russia by a non-nuclear power “with the participation or support of a nuclear power“ will be seen as a “joint attack on the Russian Federation.“ The Kremlin says this is a “definite signal“ to the West, while the EU called Putin’s decision “reckless and irresponsible.“ 🇪🇺 Ukraine’s President Zelenskyy and his chief of staff dismissed the threats as nuclear blackmail, urging the world to stay resolute against Russia’s intimidation tactics. 🌐 Russia’s updated policy could lower the threshold for deploying nuclear weapons, marking a significant shi