President Vladimir Putin paves the way in which for broader use of atomic weapons.
President Vladimir Putin has up to date Russia’s nuclear doctrine.
Now, if a non-nuclear state – with the help of a nuclear energy – threatens the nation’s sovereignty, it will likely be thought-about a joint risk, and Russia can reply with atomic weapons.
So what’s behind Putin’s choice? How will it affect the combating in Ukraine? And the way will the West reply?
Presenter: Neave Barker
Visitors:
Pavel Felgenhauer – Russian defence and army analyst
Colin Clarke – analysis director at The Soufan Group, a world intelligence and safety consultancy
Marina Miron – postdoctoral researcher within the Struggle Research Division at King’s School London