Russia warns of nuclear weapons use if territorial integrity threatened
L'essentiel
Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov stated that Russia may use nuclear weapons if its territorial integrity is threatened by aggressors, citing military doctrine and nuclear deterrence policy.
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Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov spoke at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum. He referenced Russia's military doctrine and nuclear deterrence policy.
ST. PETERSBURG, June 3. /TASS/. Any action against Russia’s territorial integrity from aggressors may trigger the use of nuclear weapons in the worst-case scenario, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov said on the sidelines of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF) on Wednesday.
"As regards us, those hypothetical extreme situations that may trigger the use of these weapons were outlined in detail in Russia’s military doctrine and the fundamentals of Russia’s state policy on nuclear deterrence," the senior Russian diplomat recalled.
"To put it somewhat straightforwardly, these documents send a signal that encroachments on Russia or its territorial integrity by aggressors, including those who may possess such weapons, could prompt us to use these weapons in the worst-case scenario," he warned.
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Increased diplomatic tensions and potential military posturing from nations perceived as 'aggressors'.
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International calls for de-escalation and renewed diplomatic efforts to prevent conflict.
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Questions ouvertes
- What specific actions would be considered an encroachment on Russia's territorial integrity?
- Which 'aggressors' is Russia referring to?
- What is the current state of Russia's nuclear arsenal readiness?
- What is the international community's response to this statement?
