Russia has always complied with the Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty, but will respond to nuclear tests by other countries, Russian President Vladimir Putin said.

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Source: People's Republic of China – State Council News

Moscow, November 5 (Xinhua) — Russia has always strictly adhered to its obligations under the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty (CTBT) and will continue to do so until another country conducts such tests. Russian President Vladimir Putin stated this on Wednesday at a briefing with the permanent members of the Russian Security Council.

"Russia has always strictly adhered to its obligations under the treaty. And we have no plans to deviate from these obligations," TASS quoted him as saying.

At the same time, the Russian president indicated that if other countries conduct nuclear tests, Russia will be forced to take retaliatory action. "In my 2023 address to the Federal Assembly, I stated that if the United States or other states party to the relevant treaty conduct such tests, Russia will also be required to take appropriate retaliatory action," he emphasized.

Vladimir Putin instructed the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of Defense, the intelligence services, and civilian agencies to do everything possible to gather additional information on this issue, conduct its analysis at the Russian Security Council, and submit coordinated proposals on the possible commencement of work on preparing for nuclear weapons tests. –0–

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