Preemptive nuclear strike omitted from Russia’s new military doctrine – reports
December 11, 2014
The new draft of the Russian military doctrine doesn’t provide for the possibility of a preemptive nuclear strike, news agencies report quoting unnamed sources in the Defense Ministry. “The renewed draft of the military doctrine would not have a reservation for preventive nuclear strikes on potential enemy. Article 198 of the document is very precise on the conditions under which Russia can use the nuclear weapons,” a person involved in the preparation of the new doctrine told the Interfax on Wednesday. “It would become possible if the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Russian Federation are under threat.”