Putin orders plans to restart nuclear tests
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In a televised meeting with his Security Council in Moscow on Wednesday, the Russian leader responded to the announcement that the U.S. would "immediately" resume tests.
Russian President Vladimir Putin says the country will explore the possibility of carrying out fresh nuclear tests after US President Donald Trump said last week that Washington would begin nuclear testing programs.
Putin orders Russian ministries to prepare proposals for nuclear tests, warning of reciprocal action if the U.S. resumes testing after Trump’s new directive.
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