"As we said this month, we were not surprised by Russia's announcement that it would update its nuclear doctrine. Russia has been signaling its intention to update its nuclear doctrine for weeks," the US National Security Council stressed in a statement on November 19, according to Reuters.
"There have been no changes to Russia's nuclear posture, and we see no reason to adjust our posture or nuclear doctrine in response to Russia's statements today (November 19)," the US National Security Council said.
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The updated version of the Russian nuclear doctrine signed by President Putin on November 19 is called "Foundations of the state policy of the Russian Federation in the field of nuclear deterrence," according to Sputnik News Agency.
According to the new version, preventing potential enemies from invading Russia and its allies is one of the country's top priorities, and aggression by any country from a military alliance against Russia or its allies is considered an aggression by the entire alliance.
Russian President Vladimir Putin
In addition, the Chinese Foreign Ministry as well as Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan reacted to Russian President Vladimir Putin signing an updated version of Russia's nuclear doctrine on November 19.
"Under the current circumstances, all parties should remain calm and restrained, and work together through dialogue and consultation to ease tensions and reduce strategic risks," Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jian said when asked about Russian President Putin signing an updated version of Russia's nuclear doctrine and strikes inside Russia.
Previously, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan also commented on the above on November 19, according to TASS News Agency.
"I think that this statement by Russia is, above all, a measure taken in response to the stance against it regarding the use of conventional weapons. I think this issue must be considered by NATO officials," Erdogan said at a press conference after the G20 Summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
* The US Embassy in Kyiv has received information about a possible major airstrike in the area on November 20, according to Reuters citing a statement from the US State Department.
"As a precaution, the embassy will be closed and embassy personnel are advised to remain in place. The US Embassy advises US citizens to be prepared to take immediate shelter in the event of an air alert," according to the US State Department.
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The warning came a day after Ukraine used the US ATACMS long-range missile to attack Russian territory. Shortly after, Russian President Vladimir Putin approved a new revised nuclear doctrine, seen as a tough message to the US and its allies.
Also on November 20, The Washington Post , citing informed sources, reported that US President Joe Biden had approved the provision of anti-personnel mines to Ukraine, a move that could help slow Russia’s advance in eastern Ukraine. Ukraine also pledged not to deploy mines in densely populated areas.
Source: https://thanhnien.vn/phan-ung-sau-khi-ong-putin-cap-nhat-hoc-thuyet-hat-nhan-nga-185241120223140771.htm
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