nuclear weapons testing
Russia's Lavrov Confirms Implementation of Putin's Nuclear Test Evaluation Order Amid US Tensions
Nov 09, 2025 02:23 am CST
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has confirmed that President Vladimir Putin's instructions on evaluating the potential resumption of nuclear tests are currently being implemented. This development follows Putin's directives at a November Security Council meeting, which came in response to US President Trump's announcement about resuming American nuclear testing after a three-decade pause. Lavrov indicated that Moscow awaits clarification from Washington regarding Trump's statements, emphasizing that Russia would only consider nuclear testing if the US acts first.
US Test-Fires Minuteman III ICBM Following Trump's Order to Resume Nuclear Testing
Nov 06, 2025 05:16 pm CST
The United States has conducted a test launch of an unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile from Vandenberg Space Force Base, just days after President Trump ordered the Pentagon to resume nuclear weapons testing after a 33-year hiatus. The test, designated GT 254, evaluated the reliability and operational readiness of America's nuclear deterrent amid growing tensions with rival nuclear powers China and Russia.
Putin Orders Russian Officials to Prepare for Possible Nuclear Weapons Testing Following US Announcement
Nov 06, 2025 12:03 am CST
Russian President Vladimir Putin has instructed top officials to draft proposals for potential nuclear weapons testing in response to US President Donald Trump's recent announcement about resuming such tests. Despite Russia's historical adherence to the Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty, Putin indicated Russia would conduct tests if any other nuclear power does so, with Defense Minister Belousov confirming readiness at the Arctic testing site in Novaya Zemlya.
Trump Claims Pakistan Among Nations Testing Nuclear Weapons: US President Calls for Renewed American Testing Program
Nov 03, 2025 03:49 pm CST
US President Donald Trump has stated that Pakistan is actively testing nuclear weapons, justifying his call for America to resume its nuclear testing program. In a CBS News interview, Trump cited ongoing testing by Russia, China, and North Korea as reasons why the US must restart its program after a 30-year hiatus, though Energy Secretary Chris Wright later clarified these would be "system tests" rather than actual nuclear detonations.
US Vice President JD Vance Defends Nuclear Testing as Essential for National Security
Oct 31, 2025 02:59 am CST
Vice President JD Vance justified President Trump's nuclear testing orders during a White House press briefing, stating that verifying the functionality of America's nuclear arsenal is crucial for national security, though he declined to provide specific details about the planned tests.
Trump Orders Immediate Nuclear Weapons Testing Before Critical Meeting with Chinese President Xi
Oct 30, 2025 10:05 am CST
US President Trump has instructed the Department of Defense to resume nuclear weapons testing to maintain strategic parity with Russia and China, ending a three-decade testing hiatus just before his meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping. The announcement comes amid escalating tensions and recent nuclear demonstrations by Russia, including tests of advanced weapons systems that threaten coastal regions.