Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov stated that the US abandoning its moratorium on nuclear tests would severely damage the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty (CTBT) and likely trigger a domino effect. This follows a statement by US Strategic Command head Admiral Richard Corrall regarding the resumption of nuclear tests.
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US Energy Secretary Chris Wright states no technical need for nuclear testing exists, but acknowledges the White House might decide to resume tests for political reasons, amid ongoing geopolitical tensions and Russia's warnings of a reciprocal response.
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The head of the Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty Organization warned Wednesday that if the US, Russia or any other nation resumes nuclear testing, other nations will follow in a potentially unstoppable spiral. Robert Floyd said both the US and Russia threatened to resume testing late last year, with Trump accusing both countries of conducting tests and instructing the Defense Department to start testing on an equal basis. The CTBT, adopted in 1996, has not entered into force because nine of 44 required countries have not ratified it, including the US, China, Iran, Egypt and Israel.
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Moscow noted the absence of any signs of Washington’s readiness to take comprehensive efforts to reduce the conflict potential considering all the factors influencing strategic stability, Sergey Ryabkov said
Sergey Ryabkov said that Washington’s statements about a potential resumption of full-scale nuclear testing could trigger a self-sustaining chain reaction in this field
The Russian deputy foreign minister stressed that Moscow maintains a strict commitment to the moratorium on nuclear testing
Sergey Ryabkov said that Washington’s statements about a potential resumption of full-scale nuclear testing could trigger a self-sustaining chain reaction in this field
