Russia has tailored its nuclear response doctrine to address the specific threat posed by long-range attacks from Ukraine. Ukrainian forces recently demonstrated the devastating impact such attacks can have on Moscow’s conventional war efforts. President Vladimir Putin outlined new approaches to nuclear weapons use in response to these threats, emphasizing the potential use of nuclear weapons in certain conditions.
The threat profiles outlined by Russia are tailored to describe Ukraine, a non-nuclear-weapon state supported by nuclear-armed countries like the UK, France, and the US. Ukraine has used drones to target Russian logistics hubs, causing significant damage to Russian ammunition depots. Commercial satellite images showed the destruction caused by these attacks.
Unrest between Russia and Ukraine escalated when Russia dropped glide bombs on Zaporizhzhia city, causing significant damage and injuries. The European Parliament passed a resolution to lift restrictions on Ukraine’s use of Western weapons, prompting concerns about a potential nuclear world war.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned of potential attacks on nuclear power plants by Russia. He accused Russia of using Chinese satellites to gather detailed information on Ukrainian nuclear facilities. Ukraine, in response to Western restrictions, has committed to building millions of smaller drones to boost its defense capabilities.
The European Union proposed a 35 billion euros loan to help Ukraine achieve its production goals, which would significantly expand Ukraine’s defense industry. The loan is part of a larger 50 billion euros pledge from the G7. The ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine continues to escalate, with both sides employing new tactics and technologies in the ongoing warfare.
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