Russian President Vladimir Putin approved the foundations of state policy in the field of nuclear deterrence; The decree is published on the website of the official publication of legal acts. It comes into force on the date of its signature, November 19.
“The Russian Federation reserves the right to use nuclear weapons in response to the use of nuclear weapons and (or) other types of weapons of mass destruction against it and (or) its allies, including in the event of aggression against the Russian Federation. or the Russian Federation. Republic of Belarus as members of the Union State using conventional weapons, creating a critical threat to its sovereignty and (or) territorial integrity. “The decision to use nuclear weapons is made by the president.” – says the document.
