Vladimir Putin issued a decree approving the fundamentals of state policy of the Russian Federation in the field of nuclear deterrence. Relevant document published on the portal of legal information.
In particular, the decision to use nuclear weapons made by the President. The order to launch Intercontinental ballistic missiles, the head of state could give in the case if, for example, have information about a nuclear attack on Russia and its allies or if the enemy will threaten the very existence of the Russian Federation.
However, the document stressed that the Russian weapons of mass destruction is primarily a deterrent. It can be used only in the most extreme case. Before Russia will take all measures to reduce the nuclear threat and will not allow the deterioration of international relations that could lead to large-scale military conflict, including by using weapons of mass destruction.
in Addition to this, the document spelled out the main threats to Russia. In the first place is building up potential enemies military groups are able to use nuclear weapons near the borders of the country.
No less dangerous is the deployment States, which can be potential enemies, ballistic and cruise missiles and medium-range, hypersonic complexes, armed drones and beam weapons.
