Russia's Council for Foreign and Defense Policy Condemns Preemptive Nuclear Strike and State TV Rhetoric
Members of Russia's Council for Foreign and Defense Policy have condemned the idea of a "preemptive nuclear strike" in the event of military failures in Ukraine, stating that such thinking is becoming increasingly widespread in Russia. The authors of the statement argue that these suggestions are unacceptable and could lead to catastrophic decisions, posing a direct threat to humanity. They emphasize the importance of not blackmailing humanity with the threat of nuclear weapons and unequivocally condemn the idea of commanding their use in battle.