(Reuters) - Russian President Vladimir Putin has approved a revised nuclear doctrine, lowering the threshold for deploying nuclear weapons in response to a broader range of conventional attacks.
Here are some international reactions to Tuesday's announcement:
### WHITE HOUSE NATIONAL SECURITY COUNCIL
"We were not surprised by Russia's announcement that it would update its nuclear doctrine; Russia had been signaling its intent to update its doctrine for several weeks."
### EU FOREIGN POLICY CHIEF JOSEP BORRELL
"This is not the first time they have threatened nuclear escalation, which is completely irresponsible. Russia has committed to the principle that a nuclear war cannot be won and must never be fought."
### TURKISH PRESIDENT RECEP TAYYIP ERDOĞAN
"Russia has and must have the power and measures to protect itself. Similarly, as a NATO country, we must also take steps to ensure our own protection. This decision should be reviewed by NATO officials."
### SPOKESPERSON FOR UK PRIME MINISTER KEIR STARMER
"It is yet another example of the irresponsibility we have come to expect from the depraved Russian government. We remain resolute in our support for Ukraine."
### FRENCH FOREIGN MINISTER JEAN-NOËL BARROT
President Putin's move to lower the nuclear strike threshold is "mere rhetoric." He added, "We are not intimidated."