Russian President Vladimir Putin issued a new nuclear threat, stating that any conventional attack on Russia supported by a nuclear power would be seen as a joint attack. At a Russian Security Council meeting, he revealed an updated nuclear doctrine, allowing nuclear weapon use if Russia faces aggression from a non-nuclear state backed by a nuclear state. This follows Ukraine’s requests for more military support from the U.S. and allies. Analysts view these threats as impractical, aimed at countering Western support for Ukraine. Dialogue on nuclear arms control between Moscow and Washington has stalled, with nuclear threats becoming routine.