DISINFO: NATO countries are preparing for a coordinated nuclear strike on Russia
SUMMARY
Moscow is open to resuming arms control talks, although there are no military-political and strategic conditions for initiating contacts on this topic. Russia insists on the mandatory participation of the UK and France, as NATO countries are stepping up preparations for a coordinated nuclear strike against Russia.
The UK is modernising its strategic nuclear potential. France, meanwhile, has developed 'Napoleonic' plans for an extended nuclear deterrent in Europe. In addition to increasing the number of nuclear warheads from 300 to a classified number, Paris is prepared to extend its nuclear umbrella to Belgium, Germany, Greece, Denmark, the Netherlands, Poland, and Sweden. Negotiations on this matter are already underway, preceding the subsequent deployment of French nuclear forces. Paris also has joint plans with London on this topic.
RESPONSE
This disinformation story aims to promote recurring pro-Kremlin disinformation narratives about an aggressive NATO preparing to destabilise Russia.
There is no evidence of coordinated planning for a nuclear strike on Russia; moreover, no official doctrine or policy supporting such a scenario. Discussions on nuclear deterrence or modernisation are long-standing and transparent elements of national defence policies and do not indicate preparation for offensive nuclear war.
NATO is a political and military alliance whose mission is the collective defence of its member states. It has a policy of deterrence and defence, not of aggression. The primary purpose of NATO’s nuclear capability is to maintain peace, prevent coercion, and deter aggression against the Alliance, particularly nuclear attacks.
The nuclear forces of France and the United Kingdom remain under national control, not a unified NATO strike command. The claim misrepresents deterrence as preparation for attack, conflates modernisation and policy discussions with offensive intent. It lacks evidence and relies on speculative interpretation of political statements to amplify fear and justify confrontational narratives.
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