Published On: Tue, Nov 19th, 2024

Russia’s Putin signs updated doctrine that lowers threshold for using nuclear weapons

A balding older cleanshaven man wearing a suit and tie speaks into a microphone while seated and holding a piece of paper.

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday signed a revised nuclear doctrine declaring that a conventional attack on Russia by any nation that is supported by a nuclear power will be considered a joint attack on his country.

CBC | World News

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Russia’s Putin signs updated doctrine that lowers threshold for using nuclear weapons