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The Kremlin commented on the Pentagon's statement about the US readiness to exchange nuclear strikes
21.11.2024 16:15
Russia counts on a responsible position from other countries on issues of nuclear deterrence.
This was stated on November 21 by the press secretary of the Russian president, Dmitry Peskov, commenting at a briefing on the statement of the US Department of Defense about readiness to exchange nuclear strikes.
The Kremlin representative's words are quoted by TASS .
What the Pentagon Said About the Nuclear Exchange
Pentagon Strategic Command spokesman Thomas Buchanan said the United States does not seek a nuclear exchange, but is prepared for one.
How Peskov commented on the Pentagon's statement about the exchange of nuclear strikes
The Kremlin spokesman stressed that Russia takes a responsible position on issues of nuclear deterrence and makes every effort to prevent a nuclear conflict.
We expect that other countries will also take the same responsible position and not engage in provocative actions, said the press secretary of the head of the Russian state.
On November 19, Russian President Vladimir Putin approved a new version of the nuclear doctrine.
According to the document, aggression by any non-nuclear country with the support of a nuclear state will be considered a joint attack on Russia.
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Dmitry Sergeevich Peskov is a Russian statesman, deputy head of the Presidential Administration of the Russian Federation – press secretary of the President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin since May 22, 2012.
