Sun 30 July 2023:
Former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev has stated that Moscow would have to use a nuclear weapon if Kyiv’s ongoing counter-offensive succeeded.
Medvedev, who is deputy chairman of Russia’s Security Council, a body chaired by President Vladimir Putin, said in a message on his official social media accounts that Russia would be forced to fall back on its own nuclear doctrine in such a scenario.
“Imagine if the.. offensive, which is backed by NATO, was a success and they tore off a part of our land then we would be forced to use a nuclear weapon according to the rules of a decree from the president of Russia.
“There would simply be no other option. So our enemies should pray for our warriors’ (success). They are making sure that a global nuclear fire is not ignited,” he said.
Medvedev appeared to be referring to part of Russia’s nuclear doctrine, which sets out that nuclear weapons can be used in response to aggression against Russia carried out using conventional weapons, which threatens the existence of the Russian state.
Dozens of drones downed in overnight attack on Crimea: Moscow
Moscow claims to have thwarted a Ukrainian attempt to attack Russia-annexed Crimea with 25 drones overnight.
“Sixteen Ukrainian UAVs were destroyed by air defence fire,” the Russian defence ministry said, referring to unmanned aerial vehicles.
“Another nine Ukrainian drones were suppressed by means of electronic warfare and, without reaching the target, crashed into the Black Sea,” the ministry said, adding that there were no victims.
Crimea, annexed by Russia in 2014, has been targeted by Kyiv since Russia launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Attacks have become more frequent in recent weeks.
Kyiv has repeatedly stated that it plans to take Crimea back.
SOURCE: INDEPENDENT PRESS AND NEWS AGENCIES
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