The Kremlin said in an official statement that Russia is prepared to use nuclear weapons if its existence is in danger, following the expansion of Ukrainian strikes on Russia, according to a Telegram news channel.
The Kremlin issued an official statement Tuesday evening warning that Russia is ready to use nuclear weapons if its very existence is at risk. The statement came amid reports of expanded Ukrainian strikes into Russian territory, including a large-scale attack reported on Monday, as The Zioneer has previously covered. The Kremlin's nuclear doctrine has long included a provision for nuclear use in response to an existential threat, but the explicit warning in an official statement is notable. The quote, attributed directly to the Kremlin, was reported by a desk-reviewed report news channel. No independent confirmation of the statement's exact wording or context has been obtained. The development comes amid a series of escalating threats between Russia and Ukraine, with Russian officials repeatedly hinting at nuclear readiness in recent weeks.
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