Russia gives four reasons to use nuclear weapons

Deputy Chairman of the Russian Security Council and former Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev commented on the possible spread Russian nuclear weapons He expressed. According to the Ukrainian newspaper, there are four circumstances in which Russia feels compelled to use its nuclear weapons.Ukrainskaya Pravda”, citing the Russian mediator “RBK”.

Medvedev said that Russia would use nuclear weapons if it used nuclear weapons against its territory. Moreover, the use of nuclear weapons against Russia’s allies would also constitute such a reason.

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In the event that Russia’s critical infrastructure is attacked, as a result of which Russian nuclear weapons will be damaged or rendered inoperable, this will also be a reason for Russia to use nuclear weapons, according to Medvedev. In addition, there is talk of an “aggressive act” against Russia or an ally that would threaten the existence of the country in question, Medvedev continued.

Since the beginning of its invasion of Ukraine, Russia has repeatedly threatened to use nuclear weapons. In the Status of an event “triggered” by NATO Would proliferation be justified from Russia’s point of view?

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