The recent use of Russia’s hypersonic Oreshnik missile against Ukraine raises questions about its true purpose. This article explores the concept of ‘Reflexive Control,’ a psychological warfare strategy employed by Russia to influence adversaries’ decisions, and analyzes how this strategy played out in the Cuban Missile Crisis and the current Ukraine conflict. We examine the Oreshnik’s capabilities, its potential as a tool of Reflexive Control, and the implications for the ongoing war.
President Biden’s approval of ATACMS missiles for Ukraine marks a significant escalation in the war. This article analyzes Russia’s complex response, encompassing defensive upgrades, offensive countermeasures, nuclear doctrine adjustments, and long-term strategic implications for its military and global arms market.
Russia conducted a series of nuclear drills, supervised by President Vladimir Putin, who has recently called for adjustments to Moscow’s nuclear doctrine. These drills, involving intercontinental ballistic missiles and other weaponry, come amidst Russia’s ongoing offensive in Ukraine and heightened tensions with the West. Putin’s recent pronouncements and actions have fueled anxieties about the possibility of a nuclear escalation.
Russian President Vladimir Putin has announced potential changes to Russia’s nuclear doctrine, expanding the circumstances under which Moscow would consider a nuclear response. The revisions include a broader range of threats, potentially including conventional attacks that pose a critical threat to Russian sovereignty. The move comes amid ongoing geopolitical tensions and raises concerns about the potential for escalation.
Russia has announced its intention to revise its nuclear doctrine in response to Western support for Ukraine, raising concerns about potential escalation in the conflict. The changes, which have not been publicly detailed, are seen as a direct consequence of NATO’s increased military aid to Ukraine and the lifting of restrictions on Kyiv’s use of long-range missiles.
