Kremlin's nuclear narrative: A bid to sway Western support
- Russia promotes the notion of an increased nuclear war threat to influence support for Ukraine, says Andriy Kovalenko from the Ukrainian Security Council.
Andriy Kovalenko, head of the Centre for Counteracting Disinformation of the National Security and Defence Council of Ukraine, notes that Moscow is promoting the idea of a greater nuclear war threat than during the Cuban Missile Crisis. The Kremlin's aim is to intimidate the West and impact aid for Ukraine.
- Simultaneously, in the Global South, Russia avoids addressing this topic because it understands its dependence on China and India. Even in terms of information, Russia's strategy will be evident - added Kovalenko.
The High Representative of the EU, Josep Borrell, stated that he "does not see the relationship" between the U.S. decision to allow Ukraine to strike Russia with long-range weapons and a potential nuclear war.
Russia is attempting to alter the level of support for Ukraine, using various disinformation tactics. The Kremlin aims to frighten the West.
Putin signed a decree
Let us recall that the updated doctrine by Putin suggests that the basis for a nuclear strike could be "any aggression against Russia by a non-nuclear state supported by a nuclear power will be viewed as a joint attack," as well as a massive air attack with non-nuclear means, including drones.
Immediately after the document was published, Putin's press secretary, Dmitry Peskov, spoke. He stated that the changes should be viewed as a "message to the West." - Any aggression against Russia by a non-nuclear state supported by a nuclear power will be viewed as a joint attack - said Peskov.
