The Kremlin pointed to Russia's efforts to avoid nuclear strikes

Russia is making every effort to prevent a nuclear exchange with the United States. This statement was made by Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov on November 21.

Earlier in the day, a representative of the Pentagon's Strategic Command, Rear Admiral Thomas Buchanan, said that the United States would allow such a nuclear exchange in which the country would retain a reserve of strategic weapons for further leadership on the world stage.

"We have emphasized in the context of our nuclear doctrine that Russia takes a responsible position in terms of making maximum efforts to avoid such a conflict," he said at a briefing.

Peskov also expressed hope that other countries have the same position and will not engage in provocative actions.

Last warning: Putin approves updated nuclear doctrine

Changes in nuclear deterrence policy are dictated by the current political situation

Earlier, on November 19, Russian President Vladimir Putin approved an updated Russian nuclear doctrine . The updated document includes the amendments that the head of state announced in September. In particular, for the first time a definition of a potential adversary against whom Russia is conducting nuclear deterrence is introduced.

Deputy Pentagon spokeswoman Sabrina Singh, in turn, noted that the United States is not in a state of conflict with Russia because of changes in nuclear weapons policy. According to her, changes in the nuclear doctrine of the Russian Federation do not affect the relations of the states.

Also, commenting on the adoption of the document, the US State Department said that Washington does not plan to react to the changes. At the same time, they said that the United States and NATO "do not pose any threat to Russia".