• November 19, 2024
  • Raju Singh
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Russian President Vladimir Putin has issued a decree expanding the conditions under which Moscow might use nuclear weapons against a non-nuclear state, particularly if that state is supported by nuclear powers. This decision comes as the conflict in Ukraine reaches its 1,000th day, following a pivotal move by the Biden administration to permit Ukraine to use US-provided long-range ATACMS missiles for strikes deep within Russian territory.

The change in US policy marks a significant shift, enabling Kyiv to target critical areas inside Russia for the first time. This development occurs just two months before President Joe Biden is set to transfer power to Donald Trump, who has consistently voiced doubts about the continuation of US military aid to Ukraine.

In response, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov reiterated Russia’s determination to achieve its objectives in Ukraine, asserting that Western support for Kyiv will not alter the course or outcome of the conflict. “The operation against Kyiv proceeds and will be completed,” Peskov declared. He also emphasized that Moscow views acts of aggression by a non-nuclear state involving a nuclear ally as a joint assault, a pointed reference to Ukraine and its Western backers.

Peskov further stated that Russia regards its nuclear arsenal as a tool of deterrence, to be used only under circumstances where the country feels it has no alternative. Additionally, the revised nuclear doctrine will extend to Belarus, a close ally of Moscow, underscoring Russia’s intent to strengthen its deterrent posture.

NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg recently cautioned against allowing Putin to prevail in Ukraine but had earlier downplayed the immediate risk of Russia deploying nuclear weapons, labeling such rhetoric as “reckless and irresponsible.”

The heightened tensions coincide with reports of Ukraine’s first successful strike within Russian territory using ATACMS missiles. According to RBC Ukraine, citing military officials, the attack targeted a border region in Russia.

As the war—the deadliest European conflict since World War II—enters its 1,000th day, the human and material toll continues to escalate. Over one million people have reportedly been killed or severely injured, while countless Ukrainian cities, towns, and villages lie in ruins. The staggering loss of life and resources is compounded by significant demographic challenges, with both Russia and Ukraine experiencing population declines even before the war began.

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