Russia could start testing nuclear weapons again • FRANCE 24 English
Russia hasn’t conducted a nuclear test since 1990, the year before the collapse of the Soviet Union. But at a Russian Security Council meeting on Wednesday, President Vladimir Putin said that the Kremlin could possibly restart its nuclear testing programs. You sure? As I stated in the address to the Federal Assembly in 2023, if the United States or other countries that abide to the treaty conduct such tests, then Russia must also take the appropriate equivalent actions. Putin’s statement is the latest escalation in a tit fortat response to US President Donald Trump’s order last week. Trump said that the United States should immediately resume its own testing. Because of other count’s testing programs, I have instructed the Department of War to start testing our nuclear weapons on an equal basis. That process will begin immediately. The Russian president ordered his ministers and security services to analyze the matter and to make proposals on the possible start of the nuclear tests. We must maintain our nuclear potential in readiness to inflict unacceptable damage on the enemy under any circumstances and act appropriately in response to Washington’s actions in the interests of guaranteeing our country’s security. Given the above, I believe that it is advisable to begin preparations for full-scale nuclear testing immediately. The Kremlin spokesperson Dimmitri Pascov said that nothing has been officially decided for the moment. Both countries have signed the comprehensive nuclear test ban treaty which bans all nuclear test explosions no matter their purpose. But the rising tensions between Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump could signal the revival of a cold war nuclear power play.
Russia has not conducted a nuclear test since 1990, the year before the collapse of the Soviet Union. But at a Russian Security Council meeting on November 5, President Vladimir Putin said the Kremlin could possibly restart its nuclear testing programmes. The Russian leader’s statement is the latest escalation in a tit for tat response to US President Donald Trump’s order the week before.
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9 comments
Love to Russia 🇷🇺 ❤❤
why are they testing ,and where they are testing ?
This is another reason to sign a "Non Proliferation Treaty"
The US should be an example of integrity and prudence
I can't wait to see the look on the faces of people who don't take them seriously. The Tsar Bomba, is created by Russia and Russia can destroy the world if they wanted to, but Russia is patient even tho they entire world is being aggressive by escalating tensions. 🇷🇺
I mean why not?
Capturing the country with nuclear weapons is already a large-scale war crime
Just what our planet needs! NOT!
Have to admit this is smart
The USA destroys the world!
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