Russia moves to revoke nuclear test ban treaty ratification amid tensions with West

• Russia's parliament voted to revoke ratification of the Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty.
• Move comes amid deteriorating relations between Russia and Western nations over Ukraine war.
• Treaty bans all nuclear test explosions but has not fully entered into force.
• Russia cites US failure to ratify treaty as reason for withdrawal.
• Experts concerned Russia may resume nuclear testing, raising risk of new arms race.

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