Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a new revised nuclear policy. Under this decision, Russia has set new guidelines regarding the use of nuclear weapons for its security.
Key Points
- If a country attacks Russia with the help of a nuclear-armed country, it will be considered a joint attack on Russia.
- In such a situation, the Russian government will have the right to use nuclear weapons.
- Some conditions have also been added to this policy for the use of nuclear weapons, which have not been clarified yet.
- This decision was taken on the occasion of completion of 1000 days of the Russia-Ukraine war, which has increased its strategic and symbolic importance.
Why did Russia sign the new nuclear policy
- The signing of the revised nuclear policy by Russian President Vladimir Putin is a strategic move, which is a response to the changing global and regional security scenario. The main reasons behind this are as follows:
- US decision: The Joe Biden government has approved Ukraine to attack within Russia with long-range missiles. This move is a direct threat to Russia’s security and Russia has reacted strongly to this.
- Ukraine’s missile use: But now the range of their use has increased to Russia’s military bases and important bases.
- Aggressive policy for security: The new nuclear policy provides that if there is a massive air attack on Russia, it can use nuclear weapons. This step further strengthens Russia’s defense capabilities.
- Russia-Ukraine war situation: This decision taken on the occasion of completion of 1000 days of Russia-Ukraine war indicates that Russia is in no mood to give any relaxation in this conflict.
- US and NATO intervention: Russia has accused the US and NATO of promoting the Ukraine war. The new nuclear policy is a sign of show of power and resistance from Russia.
- Preparation to deal with future threats: Through this policy, Russia has made it clear that it is ready to respond to any type of major attack, whether conventional or nuclear.
Major changes
Response to drones and other attacks
- If any country launches a large-scale drone attack on Russia, Russia will consider it as a war against itself and can respond to it with nuclear deterrence.
- Russia can also use nuclear weapons in case of an attack by cruise missiles, ballistic missiles, or other flying weapons.
Response to threat from space
- If Russia is attacked or weapons are sent from space, it will be considered a war against Russia.
- In such a situation, Russia will activate its missile defense system and can also attack in space if needed.
Priority to national security
- If Russia feels threatened on its border or citizens, it can deploy nuclear missiles and missile defense systems to respond to enemy attacks. Change in provision on allied countries
- Under the previous policy, Russia could use nuclear weapons in case of an attack on its ally Belarus, but this provision has been removed in the revised policy.