Nuclear Deterrence Preventing Global War, Says Russia

The risk of regional and global conflicts is rising steadily across the world, with nuclear deterrence remaining the sole effective mechanism preventing a full-scale global war, Russia has stated. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov delivered this assessment on Wednesday whilst addressing delegates at the 12th International Primakov Readings Forum in Moscow.

Mr Peskov observed that, in practical terms, very little else remains to safeguard international stability outside the architecture of nuclear deterrence. This capability, he argued, successfully keeps a global conflagration at bay, even though it cannot guarantee the prevention of localized regional conflicts.

The Kremlin official expressed deep concern over the current global trajectory, stating that the collective potential for regional conflict is expanding. He painted a picture of an increasingly unstable international security environment, characterised by fracturing diplomatic relations and fading traditional treaties.

Looking into the future of global weaponry, Mr Peskov warned that rapid scientific and technological advancements could soon reshape the battlefield. He noted that the world may eventually witness the birth of sophisticated, non-nuclear conventional weapons systems with destructive capacities equal to modern nuclear warheads. This technological evolution, according to Russian security analysts, could complicate future arms control negotiations and shift strategic balance equations globally.

Turning to current diplomatic efforts aimed at establishing peace, the Kremlin spokesman praised a recent memorandum of understanding signed between the United States and Iran, alongside the continuous mediation efforts of neutral third-party states. Moscow, Mr Peskov emphasized, views these localized conflict-mitigation initiatives with extreme seriousness and remains supportive of steps that de-escalate tension between historic adversaries.

The spokesman’s briefing follows an official opening address delivered to the forum on Tuesday by Russian President Vladimir Putin. In his introductory message, President Putin reaffirmed that Moscow continues to advocate for the universally binding principles of international law. The Russian head of state emphasized Russia’s formal commitment to the undisputed authority of the United Nations Security Council, mutual state sovereignty, and the sovereign right of all nations to chart their own developmental paths without external coercion.