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Russia Threatens Retaliation Over Potential U.S. Nuclear Tests
10/9/2025
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Story summary
- Russia warned of immediate retaliation if any country resumes nuclear testing, especially the United States.
- Sergey Ryabkov accused Washington of maintaining nuclear-test readiness and monitoring actions.
- President Vladimir Putin echoed concerns and urged caution about potential tests.
- Russia will terminate the 2000 plutonium management agreement with the United States.
- Ryabkov: New START expires February 2026; extension depends on U.S. actions.
