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Russian Lawmaker Proposes Mock Nuclear Strikes on Western Landmarks

11/7/2025

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A Russian lawmaker, Mikhail Sheremet, urged the Defense Ministry to conduct mock nuclear strikes on replicas of Western landmarks: the Pentagon, Big Ben, and the Eiffel Tower.
The request followed Putin's directive to prepare for potential nuclear testing after a 35-year hiatus.
U.S. President Donald Trump suggested resuming nuclear tests.
Sergey Naryshkin, head of the Russian Foreign Intelligence Service, said Moscow sought clarification from Washington but received no substantial response.

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A Russian lawmaker, Mikhail Sheremet, urged the Defense Ministry to conduct mock nuclear strikes on replicas of Western landmarks: the Pentagon, Big Ben, and the Eiffel Tower.
The request followed Putin's directive to prepare for potential nuclear testing after a 35-year hiatus.
U.S. President Donald Trump suggested resuming nuclear tests.
Sergey Naryshkin, head of the Russian Foreign Intelligence Service, said Moscow sought clarification from Washington but received no substantial response.