NATO published an article about Russia’s possible use of nuclear weapons

Former senior Pentagon official Gregory Weaver published an article in which he suggested that in the event of a war with NATO, Russia could be the first to use nuclear weapons.

Weaver said he believes it is necessary to strengthen “nuclear deterrence” along NATO’s eastern borders. The article was published on North Atlantic Alliance website.

Russian politicians have repeatedly stated that the Russian Federation reserves the right to use nuclear weapons in cases provided for by the military doctrine of Russia, that is, if nuclear or other weapons of mass destruction are used against it or its allies, or if, as a result of foreign aggression, the existence of states.