MOSCOW — President Vladimir Putin said on Wednesday that Russia could use nuclear weapons if attacked by any state and that any conventional attack on a nuclear-backed Russia would be considered a joint attack.
Putin, opening a meeting of Russia's Security Council attended by top officials, said proposals had been made to change Russia's nuclear policy and said he would emphasize one of the key proposed changes. would like
“It is proposed that aggression against Russia by any non-nuclear state, but with the participation or support of a nuclear state, be considered their joint attack on the Russian Federation,” Putin said.
“The conditions for Russia's transition to the use of nuclear weapons are also clearly defined,” Putin said, adding that if Moscow were to launch a mass launch of missiles, aircraft or drones against it. If found out, he will consider such a move.
Putin said Russia also reserves the right to use nuclear weapons if it or Belarus is attacked, including conventional weapons.
Putin said the specifications were carefully calibrated and tailored to the modern military threats Russia faces.