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U.S. Threatens Nuclear Tests Amid Global Arms Control Tensions

12/18/2025

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Howard Solomon, the U.S. Chargé d’Affaires, reiterated U.S. President Donald Trump's plan to resume nuclear testing at a Vienna arms control meeting.
He cited non-compliance by Russia and China with zero-yield nuclear test moratorium.
Mikhail Ulyanov, the Russian representative, warned that U.S. testing could damage international security and called for clarification on the U.S. position.
The New START treaty is set to expire soon, raising concerns about future arms control.

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Howard Solomon, the U.S. Chargé d’Affaires, reiterated U.S. President Donald Trump's plan to resume nuclear testing at a Vienna arms control meeting.
He cited non-compliance by Russia and China with zero-yield nuclear test moratorium.
Mikhail Ulyanov, the Russian representative, warned that U.S. testing could damage international security and called for clarification on the U.S. position.
The New START treaty is set to expire soon, raising concerns about future arms control.