Is Russia’s changing nuclear doctrine a significant concern – or just another empty threat?
- Written by Jon Richardson, Visiting Fellow, Centre for European Studies, Australian National University
Russia’s announcement this week that it is revising its nuclear weapons doctrine has raised questions about what this means – and whether it marks a significant escalation in its war in Ukraine.
Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov said in an interview the decision to change the nuclear doctrine was “connected with the...





