Putin Orders Proposals on Resumption of Nuclear Testing

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Russian President Vladimir Putin has instructed officials to prepare proposals for the potential resumption of nuclear testing, signaling a significant shift in Moscow’s strategic military policy. The move comes amid heightened tensions with Western countries and ongoing global debates over nuclear proliferation.

Putin emphasized the need to review Russia’s nuclear capabilities and preparedness, framing the proposals as part of national security measures. Experts warn that resuming nuclear tests could escalate international tensions and provoke responses from NATO and other global powers.

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00:00I just returned from a trip to China, where I discussed transport security and the minister's

00:07report. Considering that Trump recently literally stated that the United States is resuming nuclear

00:17weapons testing, members of parliament are asking questions, but overall, the situation

00:23is concerning because it's clear where the attacks may have been.

00:30Therefore, based on the fact that two years ago you said in your country that if the US

00:35resumes nuclear weapons testing, Russia has every right to do the same.

00:41Yes, indeed, this is a serious matter. Well, colleagues, let's hear from the Minister

00:50of Defense. These actions clearly indicate Washington's active buildup of strategic

00:58offensive weapons. First, the White House has consistently withdrawn from arms reduction

01:06treaties that have been in effect for many years. A telegram was received from the Ministry

01:13of Foreign Affairs, from our ambassador. The fact that the American side has not provided

01:21an official explanation for President Trump's statement regarding the resumption of nuclear

01:25testing does not provide grounds to believe that the United States will not begin preparations

01:30for, and then conduct, nuclear tests in the near future.

01:41The American country may continue to evade official explanations, but this change is nothing, because

01:47if we do not take appropriate measures now, we will miss the opportunity to respond promptly

01:52to the United States actions, as this implies that we must maintain our nuclear potential

01:57in readiness.

02:05Russia has always strictly adhered to its obligations under the Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty.

02:16We have no plans to deviate from these obligations.

02:27At the same time, indeed, in my address to the Federal Assembly in 2023, I stated that if the

02:33United States or other states party to the relevant treaty conduct such tests, Russia will also be

02:38required to take appropriate retaliatory measures.

03:00I instruct the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation,

03:05special services, and civilian agencies, as well as the relevant civilian agencies, to do

03:11everything possible to gather additional information on this matter, analyze it at the Security

03:16Council site, and submit coordinated proposals regarding the possible commencement of work on

03:21preparing for nuclear weapons tests.

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