MOSCOW, Sept. 26 (Xinhua) -- Any potential changes to Russia's nuclear doctrine will serve as a warning to Western countries, local media reported Thursday, citing Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov.

 

During a Security Council meeting on nuclear deterrence Wednesday, Russian President Vladimir Putin said that the country reserves the right to use nuclear weapons in the event of aggression.

 

"This is a signal that serves as a warning to these countries about the consequences of engaging in an attack on our country through various means, not necessarily nuclear," Peskov said.