ST. PETERSBURG, June 3. /TASS/. Russia's nuclear doctrine provides for the use of nukes if the country's territorial integrity is breached by aggressors, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov reminded reporters on the sidelines of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF).
He also expressed hope that Yerevan would correct course and strengthen relations with Moscow.
According to Ryabkov, one of Russia’s current goals is to bring relations with the US back to normal.
TASS has gathered the key statements made by the senior Russian diplomat
Potential use of nuclear weapons
