Putin considers resuming nuclear tests amid US tensions
TL;DR
Russian President Vladimir Putin has instructed his government to consider resuming nuclear weapons tests in response to President Trump's comments about potentially testing nuclear weapons, prompting concerns about a possible escalation despite Russia's adherence to the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty.
- Putin requests proposals for possible resumption of nuclear weapons tests in response to Trump's comments CBS News
- US nuclear weapons testing can forever scar a nation. Just ask the Marshall Islands CNN
- Putin orders proposals on resuming nuclear tests in response to Trump NBC News
- Putin orders proposals on possible Russian nuclear test Reuters
- Experts: Full nuclear weapons tests would backfire on US Defense News
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