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Russia Considers Resuming Nuclear Tests, Last Conducted in 1990, Amid U.S. Tensions

Nov 30, 2024, 08:32 AM

Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov has stated that Russia is considering resuming nuclear tests in response to U.S. policies, which Moscow perceives as escalating tensions. Ryabkov emphasized that the possibility of conducting such tests remains open, stating, 'This issue is here to stay,' without providing a definitive decision. The last nuclear tests conducted by Russia date back to the Soviet era, with the most recent occurring in 1990. This development comes amid heightened geopolitical tensions between Russia and the United States.