Putin often cites Russia’s ‘nuclear doctrine’ governing the use of atomic weapons. But what is it?

In a blunt signal to discourage the West from increasing military support for Ukraine, President Vladimir Putin says Russia could revise its nuclear doctrine regarding the use of its atomic arsenal.

By Associated Press
August 5, 2024
Russian Defense Ministry Press Service via AP
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