
Russian President Vladimir Putin stated on November 5, 2025 that Russia complies with the Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty, but nuclear testing by the United States or other countries will force Russia to respond with adequate retaliatory actions.
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The statement was made in connection with the 30th anniversary of the opening for signature of the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty (CTBT).
On November 5, 2025, President of the Russian Federation V.V. Putin unequivocally stated: “Russia has always strictly adhered and adheres to its obligations under the CTBT, and we have no plans to deviate from them. However, if the United States or other states parties to the Treaty conduct full-scale nuclear tests, then Russia will also have to take adequate response actions accordingly.” We strictly follow this approach,” she said in comments on the 30th anniversary of the opening for signature of the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty.
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In the event of US nuclear tests, Russia will respond with symmetrical measures
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