MOSCOW: President of Russia Putin on Wednesday described the country’s nuclear arsenal as a deterrent in the Ukraine conflict but was rejected when challenged to make a pledge that Russia won’t be the first to use them.
Asked by a member of President of the Human Rights Council pledge Russia to give up a first strike, Putin replied that such an obligation could prevent Russia from exploiting its nuclear arsenal even under nuclear attack.
“If it doesn’t use it first in any case, that means it won’t use it a second time either, because of the possibility of using it in the event of a nuclear attack on Our territory will be very limited,” Putin said.
He noted that Russia’s nuclear doctrine is based on the so-called “launch on alert” concept, which envisages the nation using nuclear weapons in the face of an impending nuclear attack. out.
“That means if we go on strike, we will strike back,” he said.
Russia’s nuclear doctrine states that the country can use nuclear weapons if subjected to a nuclear attack or if faced with a conventional weapon attack that threatens the “existence” of the Russian state. .
Putin, who spoke several times during the fighting in Ukraine that Russia is ready to use “all means available” to defend its territory, rejecting Western criticism of the use of the nuclear sword. He pointed at the former British Prime Minister Shoes Liz‘ declared her willingness to use nuclear weapons, saying he felt obligated to meet that.
“I have to emphasize a few things in response,” Putin said. “Her comments went largely unnoticed, but they immediately underscored our claims and used them to scare the world away.”
The Russian leader further argued that Russia’s nuclear weapons serve as a deterrent in the context of the military operation in Ukraine entering its 10th month.
“We didn’t go crazy. We completely understand what a nuclear weapon is,” Putin said. “We have them, and they are more advanced and modern than any other nuclear power.”
He added: “We’re not going to swing those weapons around like a razor around the world, but we’re going to proceed naturally out of their existence.”
“It is a deterrent factor, not a provoking factor for escalation of the conflict,” Putin said.
Russian leader describes tactical nuclear weapons USA Putin said Russia does not deploy any nuclear weapons outside of its territory as a destabilizing factor in Europe, adding that “we will of course defend our allies.” by all means available, if necessary.”
Asked by a member of President of the Human Rights Council pledge Russia to give up a first strike, Putin replied that such an obligation could prevent Russia from exploiting its nuclear arsenal even under nuclear attack.
“If it doesn’t use it first in any case, that means it won’t use it a second time either, because of the possibility of using it in the event of a nuclear attack on Our territory will be very limited,” Putin said.
He noted that Russia’s nuclear doctrine is based on the so-called “launch on alert” concept, which envisages the nation using nuclear weapons in the face of an impending nuclear attack. out.
“That means if we go on strike, we will strike back,” he said.
Russia’s nuclear doctrine states that the country can use nuclear weapons if subjected to a nuclear attack or if faced with a conventional weapon attack that threatens the “existence” of the Russian state. .
Putin, who spoke several times during the fighting in Ukraine that Russia is ready to use “all means available” to defend its territory, rejecting Western criticism of the use of the nuclear sword. He pointed at the former British Prime Minister Shoes Liz‘ declared her willingness to use nuclear weapons, saying he felt obligated to meet that.
“I have to emphasize a few things in response,” Putin said. “Her comments went largely unnoticed, but they immediately underscored our claims and used them to scare the world away.”
The Russian leader further argued that Russia’s nuclear weapons serve as a deterrent in the context of the military operation in Ukraine entering its 10th month.
“We didn’t go crazy. We completely understand what a nuclear weapon is,” Putin said. “We have them, and they are more advanced and modern than any other nuclear power.”
He added: “We’re not going to swing those weapons around like a razor around the world, but we’re going to proceed naturally out of their existence.”
“It is a deterrent factor, not a provoking factor for escalation of the conflict,” Putin said.
Russian leader describes tactical nuclear weapons USA Putin said Russia does not deploy any nuclear weapons outside of its territory as a destabilizing factor in Europe, adding that “we will of course defend our allies.” by all means available, if necessary.”
