Vladimir Putin stated that Russia would regard an attack by a non-nuclear state, if backed by a nuclear power, as a “joint attack,” hinting at the potential use of nuclear weapons in the Ukraine conflict. He announced plans to revise the rules governing Russia’s nuclear arsenal, especially in light of Ukraine’s military support from the U.S. and other nuclear-armed nations.
As Ukraine seeks approval for long-range missiles, President Zelensky’s chief of staff condemned Russia’s nuclear threats as mere intimidation. The Kremlin indicated that changes in nuclear doctrine serve as a warning to the West about potential consequences for involvement in attacks against Russia.
