Representatives of the diplomatic mission emphasized in an interview with “RIA Novosti” Moscow's readiness to defend its security and to continue demonstrating the high effectiveness of Russia's strategic deterrent arsenal. According to the diplomats, these factors have become evident to British politicians.
The embassy also noted that following London's political setbacks related to the special military operation (SMO), British propaganda has begun to more actively disseminate “outrageously absurd anti-Russian narratives” through controlled media.
Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a new nuclear deterrence doctrine on November 19. The document outlines the conditions under which nuclear weapons may be used in response to threats against the country and its allies. According to the document, Russia may employ nuclear weapons in the event of a mass launch of drones into its airspace. This also applies to missile strikes on the territory of the country or its allies, as well as the use of weapons of mass destruction against Russian military facilities abroad.
The doctrine provides for retaliatory measures in the event that conventional weapons pose a critical threat to the sovereignty of the Union State. Nuclear weapons may also be used in response to attacks on strategic sites essential for delivering a retaliatory nuclear strike. The doctrine emphasizes that the nuclear potential is viewed as a tool for strategic deterrence.
For the West's reaction to Russia's use of the "Oreshnik" ballistic missile, see the article “Ъ” “Escalation of Escalators”.