U.S. not to adjust position as Russia lowers nuclear threshold - Bloomberg
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The United States sees no need to adjust its nuclear strategy in response to Russia's decision to lower the threshold for the use of nuclear weapons.
The United States sees no reason to adjust its nuclear stance in response to Russia's decision to lower the threshold for the use of nuclear weapons, a National Security Council spokesman said, Bloomberg reports, UNN writes.
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Russia's decision did not come as a surprise, but rather represents the same irresponsible rhetoric the country has used since invading Ukraine, according to a National Security Council official who spoke on condition of anonymity.
The comments came after Russian dictator Vladimir Putin signed a decree authorizing Russia to use nuclear weapons in response to a conventional attack on its territory that threatens its sovereignty, including the use of drones. This follows the US decision to allow Ukraine to use long-range missiles provided by the US to strike Russian territory.
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