Moscow, while implementing its policy in the field of nuclear deterrence, is consistently and strictly guided by the postulate of the inadmissibility of nuclear war, the Russian Foreign Ministry stated.

The Diplomatic Department reminded that Russia, as a permanent member of the UN Security Council and one of the nuclear powers, bears a special responsibility in strengthening strategic stability and international security in accordance with the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT).

“In carrying out its policy in the field of nuclear deterrence, Russia is strictly and consistently guided by the postulate of the inadmissibility of a nuclear war in which there can be no winners and which should never be unleashed,” the statement said.

The statement emphasizes that the Russian Federation hypothetically allows a “nuclear response” only in response to aggression using weapons of mass destruction or aggression using conventional weapons when there is a threat to the existence of the state.

The document also states that Russia relies on continued compliance with existing agreements in the field of nuclear arms reduction and limitation, reducing strategic risks and the risk of international incidents and conflicts, which are fraught with escalation at the nuclear level. The Russian Foreign MFA has reaffirmed its commitment to the joint statement of the leaders of the five nuclear-armed countries of 3 January, 2022 on the prevention of nuclear war and the prevention of the arms race. The diplomatic department called “preventing any military conflict of nuclear powers” a priority issue in the complex and troubled situation created, which is the result of irresponsible and shameless actions aimed at undermining the national security of the Russian Federation.

In addition, it is said that Russia calls on the other countries of the nuclear “five” to practically demonstrate their willingness to work on this priority issue and to abandon attempts to violate each other’s vital interests.

Moscow continues to advocate for the formation of a renewed architecture of international security, the statement of the Russian Foreign Ministry says.