Bangladesh, Jan. 4 -- The United States has voiced deep concerns over potential shifts in Russias nuclear strategy following recent updates to Moscows nuclear doctrine. Outgoing Secretary of State Antony Blinken, in an interview with Financial Times on January 3, highlighted fears that Russia could be contemplating the use of nuclear weapons despite the Kremlins assurances that such measures would be a “last resort.”

Blinkens remarks were prompted by what he described as Moscows “nuclear sabre-rattling,” referring to the amendments made to Russias nuclear doctrine in late 2023. The updates followed heightened tensions between Russia and the West, particularly over discussions about providing Ukraine with long-rang...