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Russian military and nuclear doctrine developments
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Russian officials have addressed military readiness and nuclear policy amid rising geopolitical tensions. Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev has denied reports of a planned autumn military mobilization, asserting that the Armed Forces are sufficiently supplied by volunteers and contract soldiers. He characterized rumors of mobilization as a “false provocation” by Ukrainian authorities. Medvedev also provided details regarding Russia’s nuclear doctrine, stating has further emphasized that the Russia’s potential use of nuclear weapons remains is a reality if rather than a mere intimidation tactic. In an interview with the nation’s sovereignty is critically threatened. newspaper Vedomosti, he stated that nuclear weapons could be used to protect Russian security and ensure the conflict in Ukraine ends on Moscow’s terms. He noted that while the final decision rests with the Russian president, the current situation is only seconds away from a ‘doomsday clock’ scenario. Regarding nuclear doctrine, Medvedev clarified that under the updated doctrine, policy expands the list of military threats that trigger deterrence. He warned that aggression by a non-nuclear state against Russia or Belarus that is supported by a nuclear power would be treated as a joint attack on both nations. Medvedev warned He cautioned that Western actions are pushing the world toward the “brink Russia is capable of nuclear apocalypse” delivering devastating strikes against Kyiv and cautioned key NATO targets, warning that attacks on Russian cities such actions could potentially lead to a global catastrophe or World War III.
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- 2026-09-17 03:39 UTC Russian military and nuclear doctrine developments
- 2026-09-11 21:33 UTC Russian military and nuclear doctrine developments
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