Russia, nuclear testing and world war
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Vladimir Putin warned that Russia would conduct a nuclear test if another power did, citing signs of preparations from some countries.
A top Russian diplomat said on Wednesday that Russia would swiftly carry out a nuclear test if the United States did so, noting that the U.S. had been working to get its testing infrastructure ready,
Vladimir Putin has stated Russia would conduct nuclear tests if another power did so. At a conference, he reiterated the offer to the U.S. to extend nuclear warhead limits pending a reciprocal move. Putin also highlighted complications with a new missile and the inclusion of other nations in future talks.
An ally of Vladimir Putin has warned Russia will retaliate if any country resumes nuclear testing. Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov specifically namechecked the United States in his warning, before blaming Europe for stalling Ukraine peace talks.
U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday said Russian President Vladimir Putin's offer to voluntarily maintain limits for a year on deployed strategic nuclear weapons "sounds like a good idea".
Google Earth has updated its images of Novaya Zemlya, the Arctic archipelago where Russia’s nuclear weapon designers are conducting tests of their latest inventions.