Object

Rights:

The Polish Institute of International Affairs (PISM)

Abstract:

Russia's use of the Oreshnik ballistic missile in Ukraine was calculated as a demonstration of force towards NATO, to add some credibility to its “red lines” and to emphasise the importance of its revised nuclear doctrine. This missile system appears to be an improvised design, but it is also indicator of one of the possible options for the expansion and modernisation of the Russian arsenal aimed at Europe. Expected changes in Russia’s missile and nuclear capabilities require serious investments in American and European offensive systems, independent of effective—but very expensive—missile defence systems.

Place of Publishing:

Warsaw

Digitisation Sponsor:

The Polish Institute of International Affairs (PISM)

Publisher:

The Polish Institute of International Affairs (PISM)

Issued:

2024.12.10

Format:

PDF

Extent:

533 KB

Identifier:

oai:digit.pism.pl:5076

Source:

PISM Bulletin no. 184 (2492), 2024

Language:

eng

Is Version Of:

Biuletyn PISM nr 184 (2994), 2024

Rights Holder:

The Polish Institute of International Affairs (PISM)

Location of Physical Object:

Library of the Polish Institute of International Affairs (PISM)