According to the Russian president Vladimir Putinthe use of the missile system Oreshnik in the Russian military arsenal will minimize the need to use nuclear weapons. «In general, we are improving not our nuclear doctrine but the Oreshnik because, if you look at it, a sufficient number of these modern systems (ed. cutting-edge weapons) will actually lead to minimizing the need to use nuclear weapons», explained the head of the Kremlinquoted by the news agency Ria Novostiin a meeting of Council for the Development of Civil Society and Human Rights.
Tested under combat conditions
Putin also reiterated that the army has tested “in combat conditions” one of the latest Russian medium-range systems Oreshnik equipped with a non-nuclear hypersonic ballistic missile. The launch of what Putin considers a system that has no equal in the world was, according to him, in response to the attacks that the armed forces Ukrainians they carried out counter targets in the regions of Kursk And Bryansk with missiles Atacms And Storm Shadow Americans and British.
What is the Oreshnik missile system?
The missile system Oreshnikrecently announced by the Russian president Vladimir Putinrepresents a turning point in Moscow’s military strategy. Equipped with non-nuclear hypersonic ballistic missilesOreshnik is designed to offer a rapid and effective response to threats without having to resort to the use of nuclear weapons.
Technological Innovation
The Oreshnik is distinguished by the use of hypersonic missilescapable of reaching high speeds and evading the most sophisticated air defense systems. This technology allows for greater precision and flexibility, making the system an ideal tool for responding to emerging threats without escalating nuclear conflict.
Strategic Implications
Described by Putin as a weapon “without equal in the world”, Oreshnik is not only a symbol of Russian military technological progress, but also a statement of intent. With this system, Moscow aims to strengthen its deterrent capacity and reduce the importance of nuclear weapons in its military doctrine.