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Kremlin says changes in Russia’s nuclear doctrine are intended as a warning to the West

Moscow earlier said any assault on Russia supported by a nuclear power would be considered a joint attack and it could use nuclear weapons in response
New doctrine comes as US and UK discuss Ukraine's request for permission to fire conventional Western missiles into Russia
US and European Union both denounced the latest statements by the Russian leader as “irresponsible”

By AP · 26 September 2024