Putin to Raise U.S. Nuclear Testing Plans at Upcoming Talks

Overview

• Putin said Russia will bring up U.S. nuclear test preparations in upcoming talks to avoid being left unprepared, noting that real test readiness takes considerable time.
• An American delegation is expected in Moscow in the first half of next week, according to Putin.
• Russia is ready to discuss all issues related to strategic stability with the United States, Putin told reporters in Bishkek.
• Putin tasked the Russian Security Council to gather information on U.S. actions and draft response options, including a proposal to collaborate with Washington.
• The Kremlin stressed that no order has been given to start Russian tests, following Trump’s October 29 directive to the Pentagon to resume testing without specifying the type of tests.