Putin Signs Revised Nuclear Doctrine Amid Ukraine War

On the 1,000th day of the war in Ukraine, Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a revised nuclear doctrine that broadens the conditions under which Russia might use nuclear weapons, specifically stating that any attack on Russia by a non-nuclear power, supported by a nuclear power, would be viewed as a joint attack. This update comes in the wake of U.S. President Joe Biden authorizing Ukraine to use long-range weapons against military targets in Russia. The new doctrine indicates that Russia may respond with nuclear weapons in the event of a significant aerial assault involving various military aircraft and drones. Both Russia and Ukraine reaffirmed their commitment to continue the conflict, with Ukraine's President Zelensky emphasizing the need for increased military support from allies. The Kremlin maintains that Western aid will not affect the outcome of its operations in Ukraine. As tensions escalate, both sides remain entrenched in their positions, with Russia asserting that its military campaign will persist until completion.