"Revealed: Russia's Secret Criteria for Nuclear Strikes Exposed in Leaked Files"

Leaked Russian military files obtained by The Financial Times reveal detailed conditions for when Russia would consider using tactical nuclear weapons, including scenarios involving a potential conflict with China. The documents, dating from 2008 to 2014, outline thresholds for triggering nuclear warfare, such as the destruction of strategic military assets. Despite close diplomatic ties, the files indicate that Russia has considered the possibility of a Chinese invasion. The authenticity of the documents has been challenged by a spokesperson for Russian President Vladimir Putin, while China has emphasized its commitment to a "no first use" nuclear policy. Amid heightened nuclear rhetoric from Putin following the invasion of Ukraine, Chinese President Xi Jinping reportedly warned against a nuclear war.