Russian army prepares for nuclear onslaught

Posted by Matt in January 29th, 2008

… Russia may resort to a pre-emptive nuclear strike in cases specified by its doctrine.”

It is strange that many esteemed domestic military experts consider this statement simply a repetition of Russia’s old military doctrine, which allowed it to use nuclear weapons first. Under the 2000 doctrine, Russia is ready to use nuclear weapons not only in retaliation against a nuclear attack, as was previously the case, but in response to “a large-scale conventional aggression in a situation critical for the national security of the Russian Federation and its allies.” This certainly broadens the rules of engagement, but still does not envisage a pre-emptive nuclear strike without hostilities.

Gen. Balulevsky’s announcement appears to change this, in which case Russia will need a new military doctrine.

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