Russian dictator Putin has said that Russia's nuclear doctrine will remain unchanged, but with an increased number of missiles like the Oreshnik, it will supposedly be improved. This statement is part of the Kremlin's broader campaign of nuclear blackmail.

This is reported by the Centre for Strategic Communication and Information Security. Its experts emphasize that Russia is actually using the Oreshnik missiles primarily for propaganda purposes to escalate fears and destabilize. After the missile strike on Dnipro on November 21, Russia intensified its information campaign: Belarusian dictator Lukashenko announced the deployment of missiles in Belarus on December 10, and Putin compared the Oreshnik to nuclear weapons. These statements are accompanied by appearances of Russian influence agents abroad, who amplify hysteria.

This coordinated informational and psychological operation aims to pressure the West into reducing military support for Ukraine. The operation's escalation followed a meeting between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyi, Emmanuel Macron, and Donald Trump in Paris on December 7, highlighting the connection between these actions and the strengthening of Ukraine’s support from its partners.