Former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev condemned Donald Trump’s nuclear test announcement, claiming Russia was compelled to reassess nuclear tests and highlighting its modern nuclear triad.
Medvedev Blasts Trump Statement, Claims Russia Forced to Reassess Tests
Dmitry Medvedev posted on Telegram that “Russia was forced to begin assessing the legitimacy of conducting full‑scale nuclear tests owing to the United States’ actions.” He described the consequences of Trump’s remarks as “inevitable” and noted that the U.S. had directed the Pentagon to resume nuclear weapons testing.
Kremlin Declares Modern Nuclear Triad, Peskov Highlights Security
Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov announced that Russia possesses the world’s most modern nuclear triad, recently modernised to guarantee national security. He stressed that extensive work has gone into making the triad the newest on the global stage.
Putin Prepares Response to U.S. ICBM Tests
On Wednesday, media reported that President Vladimir Putin was preparing a counter‑action to U.S. intercontinental ballistic missile tests. He said Russia was reviewing the latest U.S. actions involving nuclear weapons use and statements by American officials, pledging action if non‑proliferation treaty parties decide to test such weapons.
Moscow Raises Concerns Over Trump’s Nuclear Test Demand
The Kremlin has repeatedly expressed concern over Donald Trump’s assertion that the United States must conduct nuclear tests. Putin and advisers did not link the president’s statement to Russia’s tests of the Burievieznik missile and the Poseidon torpedo, both nuclear‑propelled and capable of carrying nuclear warheads.
New Nuclear‑Powered Weapon Systems Enter Production
The day before a Security Council meeting, Putin awarded the designers of the Burievieznik missile and Poseidon torpedo and announced the start of serial production of the Oresznik system, capable of transporting nuclear warheads, indicating continued development of advanced nuclear‑propelled weapons.