Putin orders nuclear testing preparations after Trump's surprise shift
Summary
Russian President Vladimir Putin asked officials to start planning for possible nuclear tests after President Trump called for the U.S. to end its ban on these tests. Russia holds the largest number of nuclear weapons in the world and warned it would act if the U.S. conducted tests. President Trump’s recent order comes during a time of increased focus on nuclear weapons by several countries.Key Facts
- Putin ordered Russian officials to plan for potential nuclear tests.
- President Trump directed an end to the U.S. ban on nuclear tests.
- Russia has the largest nuclear stockpile globally.
- Russia's plans are still in the investigation stage as per their obligations against nuclear testing.
- The U.S. has not conducted nuclear tests for decades.
- There is no public evidence of Russia or China currently doing nuclear tests.
- A global treaty from 1996 aimed to stop further nuclear tests.
- The renewed focus on nuclear weapons includes concerns about Russia's and China's activities.
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