Russia Reserves Right to Use Nuclear Weapons if Attacked: Putin
Russian President Vladimir Putin, Sept. 25, 2024. X/ @ChrisBenoit264
September 26, 2024 Hour: 7:28 am
‘We’ll use nuclear weapons if a mass enemy missile or UAV is launched towards Russia,’ he pointed out.
On Wednesday, Russian President Vladimir Putin stated that his country reserves the right to use nuclear weapons in the event of aggression.
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Such conditions include “if the enemy, using conventional weapons, poses a critical threat” to Russia’s sovereignty, Putin said at a Security Council meeting on nuclear deterrence.
“We will use nuclear weapons if a mass enemy missile or UAV is launched towards Russia, or when these weapons cross into Russian territory,” he pointed out.
At the meeting, Putin called for updating the foundations of Russia’s state policy on nuclear deterrence, adding that it must be adapted to the current realities.
Putin noted that aggression against Russia by any non-nuclear state, but with the participation or support of a nuclear state, is proposed to be considered as their joint attack on the country.
He added that Russia will consider using nuclear weapons upon receiving reliable information about the massive launch of aerospace attack weapons, including strategic or tactical aircraft, cruise missiles, drones, hypersonic and other aircraft across Russia’s border.
Putin noted that all clarifications on the current deterrence policy are carefully calibrated and proportionate to modern military threats and risks against Russia and that the country has taken a “highly responsible” approach to the use of nuclear forces.
teleSUR/ JF Source: Xinhua