Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs: Russian leaders firmly adhere to the principle of not allowing nuclear war to be launched by the United States | Russia | principle
On August 11th local time, the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a media notice on the relevance of the decision of Russia, the United Kingdom, and the United States not to target each other's strategic nuclear missiles, stating that Russian leaders firmly adhere to the principle of not allowing the launch of nuclear war.
The announcement stated that against the backdrop of deteriorating international security and strategic stability, the public debate on the strategic nuclear missile non targeting decision implemented by Russia, the United Kingdom, and the United States since the early 1990s has recently significantly revived. Some people are calling for the abolition of relevant decisions and agreements involving Russia, and for the "activation of nuclear deterrence mechanisms" to target Russian missiles at the United States and the United Kingdom.
The notice states that ensuring deterrence against potential opponents and preventing them from invading the Russian Federation and its allies is one of Russia's top priorities. At the same time, Russian leaders firmly adhere to the principle of not allowing nuclear war to be launched. The announcement stated that the Russian side believes that there is no winner in nuclear war and that it cannot be launched.
The notice states that Russia is taking all necessary measures to safeguard its national security, territorial integrity, and sovereignty, and will continue to do so.
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Latest update: Russia says they have thwarted Ukrainian drone attack attempts, while Ukraine says Kiev has been attacked by Russian missiles
BEIJING, August 11th (Xinhua) -- The Russian Ministry of Defense announced on the 11th that Ukraine attempted to launch a terrorist attack on facilities in Moscow using drones that morning, but was suppressed by Russia's electronic warfare system. The drone crashed in the western forest area of Moscow. According to official Ukrainian news on the 11th, Kyiv Oblast was attacked by Russian missiles in the morning, and explosions were heard in the city center. The casualties and damage to facilities are still being verified.
——The Russian Ministry of Defense announced on the 11th that Ukraine's attempt to launch a terrorist attack on facilities in Moscow using drones was thwarted that morning. The Ukrainian drone was suppressed by the Russian electronic warfare system and crashed in the western forest area of Moscow, causing no casualties or property damage. Earlier that day, Moscow Mayor Sobyanin posted on social media that a Ukrainian drone attempting to cross a city was shot down by Russian air defense systems.
——According to official Ukrainian news on the 11th, Kyiv Oblast was attacked by Russian missiles that morning. Explosions were heard in the urban area of Kiev, and missile debris was found in multiple locations in the Oboronsky district. The casualties and damage to facilities are still being verified.
——On the 10th, the Ukrainian Navy announced on social media that the temporary commercial shipping corridor at Ukrainian Black Sea ports will be opened, with priority given to civilian ships stranded in three Black Sea ports, including Odessa. Meanwhile, the temporary waterway still faces military threats and explosive threats such as mines.
——The Federal Air Transport Agency of the Russian Federation announced on the 10th that all departments will take all measures to ensure flight safety. Moscow's Vnukovo and Domodedovo airports implemented flight entry and exit restrictions from the night of the 9th to the morning of the 10th, resulting in 10 planes landing at backup airports. Moscow Mayor Sobyanin posted on social media on the 10th that two Ukrainian drones flying towards Moscow were shot down.
——On the 10th, the Military Management Bureau of Kupyansk City, Kharkiv Oblast, Ukraine, posted on social media that Andrei Konashevich, the director of the Kupyansk District Military Management Bureau, signed an order on the 9th, requiring mandatory evacuation of 37 residential areas near the war zone in the Kupyansk District, including Kupyansk City.