Putin: If The Number Of Oreshnik Missiles Is Sufficient, Russia Will No Longer Consider The Use Of Nuclear Weapons

Russian President Vladimir Putin/PHOTO via TASS

JAKARTA - Russian President Vladimir Putin stressed that if the availability of sufficient Orestnik missiles is available, Russia will no longer consider using nuclear weapons.

"We are improving our nuclear doctrine, not tightening it. Basically, now, we need to upgrade the Oreshnik missile, not the nuclear doctrine," Putin said during a speech at a meeting of the Civil Society Council and Human Rights.

"If we look closer, the number of cutting-edge weapons systems will actually eliminate the need for the use of nuclear weapons," added Putin.

Therefore, according to him, Russia acts carefully and even refrains in all fields.

"However, the government shows its will if necessary, as well as the people living here, who want their children to live here, who see Russia as their homeland and are ready to do everything to make it stronger," Putin stressed.