Putin Updates Russia's Nuclear Doctrine as Ukraine Fires U.S.-Made Missiles into Russia

On November 19, 2024, Russian President Vladimir Putin revised Russia's nuclear doctrine, signaling a potential shift in the country's nuclear policy amid heightened tensions. The update comes in the wake of the United States' decision to provide Ukraine with longer-range ATACMS missiles, a move that has drawn strong criticism from Moscow. Ukraine fired these U.S.-made missiles into Russian territory for the first time, marking a direct and unprecedented escalation in the war. The strikes targeted areas in Russia, though the exact locations and casualties remain unconfirmed. The actions have intensified diplomatic and military pressures on all sides.