On November 19, Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a decree that outlines Russia’s revised nuclear doctrine.
The core principle of this doctrine asserts that the use of nuclear weapons is an extreme last resort measure to safeguard the nation’s sovereignty. Additionally, it broadens the scope of states and military alliances that fall under the umbrella of Russian nuclear deterrence.
The updated doctrine specifies various scenarios that may justify the use of nuclear weapons, including:
On December 10, Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko announced that dozens of nuclear warheads are currently stationed in Belarus.
Earlier, during the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum in June 2023, President Putin confirmed that Moscow had transferred the initial batch of tactical nuclear weapons to Belarus, framing this deployment as a strategic deterrent.
What is the potential impact of the nuclear weapons stationed in Belarus? Discover more in Sputnik’s infographic.
