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Dmitry Polyansky, Russia's deputy permanent representative to the United Nations, confirmed that Moscow has no intention of using nuclear weapons in Ukraine.
“First and foremost, we have a nuclear doctrine, which requires that Russia not be the first to use nuclear weapons, and that it can only be resorted to if there is an existential threat,” Polyansky was quoted by TASS news agency as saying in an interview with the South African “Maverick News Portal.” for Russia.”
Polyansky continued: “We do not think of this option with regard to the situation in Ukraine, as the use of nuclear weapons is not necessary from a military point of view here, and it remains for us to watch and see to what extent NATO countries will be involved in the situation, and to what extent the danger will be.” you are facing
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Under the Russian nuclear doctrine, Moscow can use nuclear weapons if the enemy state uses these or other weapons of mass destruction against Russia or any of its allies, or when reliable information appears about the launch of ballistic missiles to attack Russian territory or its allies, or if it is attacked using Conventional weapons provided that the very existence of the Russian nation is endangered.
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