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[Regnum] The United States has not yet made concrete decisions to strengthen nuclear deterrence against Russia, China and the DPRK, White House National Security Assistant Jake Sullivan said on CBS.
According to him, Washington is concerned about the alleged “cooperation” in the nuclear sphere between Russia, China and the DPRK.
“We are focused on this. We are monitoring this closely and will consult with allies and partners on how best to ensure a safe, secure, and confident U.S. nuclear deterrent. We haven’t made any decisions yet,” he said.
As Regnum reported, on June 7, in his speech at the plenary meeting of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum, Russian President Vladimir Putin said that Russia, unlike Western countries, has never rattled nuclear weapons. The president also urged not to mention the topic of nuclear weapons in vain. Russia has no need to use nuclear weapons, the head of state said.
On the issue of the use of nuclear weapons, Russia is guided by the corresponding doctrine, and since this doctrine is a “living instrument,” changes can be made to it if necessary, Putin also said.
US President Joseph Biden some time ago signed new instructions on the conditions for the use of nuclear weapons, Biden's assistant Pranay Vaddi said on June 7. The guidelines are meant to take into account the "realities of the new nuclear era," China's growing nuclear arsenal and the need to "contain" Russia, China and North Korea simultaneously, Waddy said. It is possible that the US nuclear arsenal will be increased, the Biden aide also said.
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