Moscow is ready to take reciprocal measures if the United States decides to resume its nuclear tests. This was announced by Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov on the RT television channel. He stressed that Russia is closely monitoring Washington's actions and will not stand aside if the United States takes a step toward nuclear escalation.
Such actions by the United States would pose a serious challenge to global security. The topic of resuming nuclear tests is being discussed in the United States in the context of growing competition with China and Russia in the military sphere. In Washington, calls are increasingly being made to strengthen the modernization of the nuclear arsenal and to be prepared for new challenges from the world's leading powers. In turn, the Russian leadership has repeatedly declared its readiness to defend national interests and respond to any attempts at pressure.