Medvedev Says More Countries Likely to Seek Nuclear Weapons

Dmitry Medvedev, deputy chairman of Russia's Security Council, said he expects a growing number of countries to seek nuclear weapons, arguing that recent global events demonstrate that nuclear deterrence is what effectively prevents broader conflict, according to TASS.

Medvedev's remarks reflect a view he has expressed previously regarding the role of nuclear weapons in global security, framing them as a stabilizing factor amid rising international tensions.

The comments come against a backdrop of heightened global concern over nuclear proliferation and the erosion of some arms control frameworks between major powers in recent years.

Medvedev did not name specific countries he believed were likely to pursue nuclear weapons.

His statement adds to a series of remarks by senior Russian officials addressing nuclear policy and global security dynamics amid the ongoing war in Ukraine and broader tensions with Western countries.