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Putin Approves Russia's Revised Nuclear Doctrine

Putin Approves Russia's Revised Nuclear Doctrine

Putin Approves Russia's Revised Nuclear Doctrine
Above: Russian Pres. Vladimir Putin delivers a speech at the Valdai Discussion Club meeting in Sochi on Nov. 7, 2024. Image credit: Maxim Shipenkov/AFP/Contributor via Getty Images

The Spin


Putin is sending a clear signal to the West by concerningly upping the rhetoric around Russia's use of nuclear weapons. In making such a move, he is hoping that Western nations will think twice before continuing to support Ukraine.

These revisions to Russia's nuclear doctrine were put forward long ago and were approved as scheduled. This is unrelated to the US escalation of the conflict.


Metaculus Prediction

There's a 20% chance that a nuclear weapon will be detonated as an act of war by 2050, according to the Metaculus prediction community.


The Controversies



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