Russian Policy on Nuclear Deterrence
Russian Policy on Nuclear Deterrence
Author(s): Anna Maria Dyner
Subject(s): Politics, International relations/trade, Security and defense, Military policy
Published by: PISM Polski Instytut Spraw Międzynarodowych
Keywords: Nuclear Deterrence; Russian policy; weapons policy;
Summary/Abstract: On 2 June, President Vladimir Putin signed a decree titled the “Foundations of Russian Federation State Policy on Nuclear Deterrence”. The document indicates, among others, that Russia recognises as key to its security countering the strengthening of NATO’s Eastern Flank. It also makes clear that Russia may decide to use nuclear weapons if state functions fail because of an external attack.
Series: PISM Spotlight
- Page Count: 2
- Publication Year: 2020
- Language: English
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