Russia: Putin calls for new nuclear deterrence doctrine

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Russian President Vladimir Putin has proposed updating the country's nuclear deterrence strategy. He stated that any aggression against Russia by a non-nuclear state, supported by a nuclear state, would be treated as a joint attack. This update comes during the ongoing war in Ukraine.

Putin emphasized that the use of nuclear weapons is an "extreme measure" to defend Russia's sovereignty. He noted Russia reserves the right to use nuclear weapons in response to threats from conventional attacks. He believes that it is crucial to maintain "global stability" and prevent the spread of nuclear arms.