Putin approved the principles of the Russian Federation's nuclear deterrence policy
Russian President Vladimir Putin has issued a decree approving the principles of state policy in the area of nuclear deterrence.
The corresponding document was published on the website of the official publication of legal acts.
Deterring a potential enemy from aggression against Russia and its allies remains the top priority.
In addition, Russia reserves the right to a nuclear response in the event of the use of weapons of mass destruction.
Russia considers nuclear weapons to be a last resort to deter an adversary.
According to the decree, aggression against Russia's allies by a non-nuclear state with the support of a nuclear state will be considered a joint attack.
In Russia, any decisions regarding the use of nuclear weapons are made by the president.
Nuclear deterrence is carried out continuously in peacetime, during periods of threat of aggression, in wartime and before the use of nuclear weapons.
For reference
Nuclear deterrence is the prevention of any action by an adversary through the threat of using nuclear weapons.
