Vladimir Putin announced that Russia will resume nuclear tests if the USA does the same, following Donald Trump's statements regarding nuclear weapons testing.

Russian leader Vladimir Putin declared that Russia will resume nuclear tests in the event that the United States resumes its nuclear activities, after Donald Trump ordered the Pentagon to begin testing nuclear weapons. During a meeting of the Security Council, Putin asked the authorities to prepare information and proposals for potential nuclear tests.

Although Russia has not conducted nuclear tests since 1990, Putin emphasized that the country honors and respects international obligations, but will react if the U.S. or other states conduct tests. The Russian Minister of Defense suggested starting preparations for nuclear tests on the Novaia Zemlia archipelago in the Arctic, considering that American plans increase the military threat to Russia. This situation marks an escalation of nuclear tensions, with significant global implications.