Nuclear deterrence only force preventing global war: Kremlin

MOSCOW, June 24 — The overall potential for regional and global conflicts is increasing, and nuclear deterrence remains the only restraining force, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said on Wednesday.

“In fact, apart from nuclear deterrence, there is nothing left in the world,” Peskov said at the 12th International Forum “Primakov Readings,” adding that it is the only force that prevents a global war and does not ensure protection against regional conflicts, whose overall potential is, in his words, unfortunately growing.