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Russia hints at changing nuclear weapons policy amid escalation

cnbc.com — September 3, 2024, 06:00 AM UTC

Summary: Russia is revising its nuclear doctrine amid Ukraine's ongoing incursion into the Kursk region, which has seen nearly 500 square miles of territory seized since August 6. Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov stated that changes are "at an advanced stage" due to perceived Western escalation. Current policy allows nuclear use in response to existential threats, but specifics on the amendments remain unclear.

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