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Putin Asserts No Need for Nuclear Weapons in Ukraine Conflict
Russian President Vladimir Putin stated on Friday that there is no need to use nuclear weapons to achieve victory in Ukraine. Putin emphasized current conditions don't warrant such use and mentioned possible revisions to Russia's nuclear doctrine. These comments came during the St Petersburg International Economic Forum, responding to a query from analyst Sergei Karaganov.
Russian President Vladimir Putin stated on Friday that there is no need to use nuclear weapons to achieve victory in Ukraine.
This assertion was made during his participation at the St Petersburg International Economic Forum.
Putin's comments came in response to a question from Sergei Karaganov, a prominent Russian analyst.
The Russian leader emphasized that current conditions do not warrant the use of nuclear weapons and urged the cessation of nuclear discussions.
However, Putin mentioned possible revisions to Russia's nuclear doctrine, which could include testing nuclear weapons if deemed necessary.
Russia's 2020 nuclear doctrine outlines the conditions under which nuclear weapons could be used, primarily in response to existential threats to the state.
This assertion was made during his participation at the St Petersburg International Economic Forum.
Putin's comments came in response to a question from Sergei Karaganov, a prominent Russian analyst.
The Russian leader emphasized that current conditions do not warrant the use of nuclear weapons and urged the cessation of nuclear discussions.
However, Putin mentioned possible revisions to Russia's nuclear doctrine, which could include testing nuclear weapons if deemed necessary.
Russia's 2020 nuclear doctrine outlines the conditions under which nuclear weapons could be used, primarily in response to existential threats to the state.