Russia Warns Trump Nuclear Tests ‘Will Lead to Chaos’: Live Updates
Summary
Russia has warned that if the U.S. resumes nuclear weapons testing, it could destabilize global security. President Donald Trump has directed the Pentagon to restart nuclear tests, which have been stopped since 1992. The move has drawn criticism from international figures who are concerned about the impact on global treaties and security.Key Facts
- A Russian lawmaker, Leonid Slutsky, warned that U.S. nuclear testing could lead to global instability.
- The U.S. stopped its nuclear tests in 1992 and has signed, but not ratified, the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty (CTBT).
- Russia has a voluntary halt on nuclear testing, dependent on equal conditions from other countries.
- President Trump cited new weapons developments in Russia and China as reasons for resuming tests.
- Trump's directive follows reports of Russia and China's expanding nuclear capabilities.
- Critics say the U.S. plan could provoke new global nuclear tests and undermine existing treaties.
- The New START treaty, limiting U.S. and Russian warheads, is set to expire in 2026.
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