Russian military doctrine predicts that nuclear weapons will only be used in response to a similar attack on the country, the Speaker of the Russian Parliament Vyacheslav Volodin said on Thursday.
“In the case of the Russian Federation, we consider only the possibility of responding to a targeted attack (with a nuclear device),” Volodin told the “Komsomolskaia Pravda” broadcaster.
“For us it’s just an answer, in defense,” he added. “If they attack us, we will respond,” he insisted.
According to Volodin, “the only country to use nuclear weapons has so far been the United States.”
Therefore, “anything can be expected of Washington,” he said.
“They bombed the peaceful cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. On August 6 and 9, it will be another anniversary. You can expect that from them,” he insisted, adding that US doctrine allows for a “preventive measure.” strike.”
In late February, Russia announced that it had put its nuclear deterrents on alert in the face of “aggressive statements” from major NATO countries over its military action in Ukraine, according to Moscow.
source: Noticias
