Russian President Vladimir Putin recently oversaw nuclear force drills, practicing ballistic and cruise missile launches while reiterating Russia’s stance on nuclear deterrence as essential to national security. In a videoconference with military leaders, Putin emphasized that nuclear weapons would only be used in extreme cases but warned that Russia’s nuclear triad is a powerful shield for maintaining sovereignty. Putin also cautioned Western nations against providing Ukraine with longer-range weapons, noting Russia’s nuclear doctrine now considers any large-scale attack with conventional forces as grounds for nuclear response.
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