Russian President Vladimir Putin instructed the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of Defense, special services and relevant civilian departments to prepare proposals on the possible start of work on preparing nuclear tests. The text of the statement was published by the press service of the President of the Russian Federation.
The head of state said that Russia remains committed to the Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty (CTBT), but is obliged to take adequate retaliatory measures if similar tests are carried out by other countries party to the Treaty.
“Russia has always strictly adhered and adheres to its obligations under the Treaty, and we have no plans to deviate from them. However, if the United States States or other states will conduct such tests, Russia will have to take appropriate response actions,” the president emphasized at an operational meeting with members of the Security Council.
Putin instructed to conduct an analysis at the Security Council and make agreed proposals on the possible start of work on preparing nuclear weapons tests.