
Russia's Vladimir Putin ordered top officials on Wednesday to submit plans for the possible resumption of nuclear testing, a direct response to President Donald Trump's surprise instruction for the United States to begin testing for the first time in more than 30 years. Limited time: Save 25% on NBC News subscription Get exclusive reporting, live Q&As and ad-free reading. In a televised meeting with his Security Council in Moscow, Putin said that he had warned the U.S.
Main Idea: Vladimir Putin ordered Russian officials to prepare plans for possible nuclear tests after Donald Trump said the United States should resume testing.
Key Points:
Putin and Trump’s nuclear test threats can raise fear, market swings, and pressure on US taxpayers if the government must spend more on defense and test-site readiness.
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His comments and instruction to begin U.S. nuclear testing are the trigger for the article and the main.
Central actor who ordered officials to prepare plans for possible resumption of Russian nuclear testing.
Russia’s defense minister who publicly urged immediate preparations for full-scale nuclear testing.
Russia’s Security Council secretary who said Moscow was unclear about U.S. intentions regarding nuclear tests.
Russia’s chief of the general staff who backed the need for prompt nuclear-test preparations.
Russian ambassador in Washington mentioned for sending a telegram seeking clarification of Trump’s statements.
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