the Elements of state policy in the field of nuclear deterrence has been repeatedly published and sounded in official pronouncements. A new document just combines them and clearly specifies in what cases Russia will be forced to use weapons of mass destruction, said Dmitry Peskov.
a spokesman added: the new Basics clearly stated that Russia will never become the initiator of the use of nuclear weapons, writes RIA Novosti news Agency.
we will Remind, on June 2, Vladimir Putin signed a decree approving the fundamentals of state policy of the Russian Federation in the field of nuclear deterrence. Document published on the portal of legal information.