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At Astana Summit, Shoigu Declares Russia's Nuclear Doctrine Prioritizes Protection of CSTO Countries

Nov 28, 2024, 07:46 AM

At the recent CSTO summit in Astana, Russian Defense Minister Sergey Shoigu announced that Russia's updated nuclear doctrine prioritizes the protection of member states of the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) under its nuclear umbrella. This declaration emphasizes Moscow's commitment to safeguarding its allies, which include Armenia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Tajikistan. Shoigu's comments come amid heightened tensions with the West, prompting calls for careful consideration of the new doctrine by Western nations. The Russian Secretary of the Security Council also highlighted the clarity and transparency of the updated nuclear policy.