Rising Nuclear Tensions: Putin's New Doctrine Sparks Global Concerns
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Russian President Vladimir Putin has lowered the threshold for using nuclear weapons, following U.S. President Joe Biden's decision to allow Ukraine to strike Russian targets with American-supplied missiles. The updated Russian nuclear doctrine permits a nuclear response to conventional attacks supported by nuclear powers, broadening the conditions under which nuclear weapons might be used. This move is seen as a response to escalating tensions, with Russia warning that Western support for Ukraine could lead to a new phase of conflict.
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