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Putin Orders Nuclear Test Preparations Amid Rising Tensions

11/5/2025

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Putin Orders Nuclear Tests

Vladimir Putin has ordered officials to prepare for nuclear tests, marking a shift since 1991.
Defence Minister Andrei Belousov cited United States actions as justification.
The Arctic site at Novaya Zemlya could be ready for tests soon.
Analysts warn resuming testing could trigger a dangerous cycle amid a tense geopolitical landscape with environmental concerns and a renewed arms race after U.S. President Donald Trump’s call to begin testing.

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Trump Advocates Nuclear Testing

U.S. President Donald Trump has urged resuming nuclear testing.
Experts and anti-nuclear groups warn that resuming tests could reignite a nuclear arms race and have dire consequences.
From 1946 to 1958, the Marshall Islands hosted extensive U.S. nuclear testing, with residents facing health issues including high cancer rates.
Activists say the testing legacy continues to affect the environment and the Marshallese culture, disconnecting people from heritage and life.

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Putin Orders Nuclear Tests

Vladimir Putin has ordered officials to prepare for nuclear tests, marking a shift since 1991.
Defence Minister Andrei Belousov cited United States actions as justification.
The Arctic site at Novaya Zemlya could be ready for tests soon.
Analysts warn resuming testing could trigger a dangerous cycle amid a tense geopolitical landscape with environmental concerns and a renewed arms race after U.S. President Donald Trump’s call to begin testing.

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