Kremlin reaffirms nuclear test ban amid rising U.S.–Russia tensions | Putin

The Kremlin reaffirmed that Russia will not break the international ban on nuclear tests unless the United States or another country does so first. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Moscow remains fully committed to the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty, stressing that President Vladimir Putin has not ordered tests but merely instructed officials to assess their necessity. The comments follow President Donald Trump’s directive to the Pentagon to prepare for potential U.S. nuclear tests, citing alleged “secret” tests by Russia and China — accusations both countries dismissed. Peskov said retaliation would only occur to maintain strategic parity, calling nuclear balance a cornerstone of global security. Watch for more