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2025-10-30 10:34:16
[Trump Announces Resumption of Nuclear Weapons Testing After More Than 30 Years' Hiatus] 1. US President Donald Trump announced the resumption of nuclear weapons testing, a move that has been suspended for more than 30 years. This move is seen as a direct response to Russia's recent tests of nuclear-powered underwater drones and nuclear cruise missiles. 2. Trump issued a statement via social media, saying, "In light of other countries' testing programs, I have directed the War Department to begin our nuclear weapons testing on an equal footing, effective immediately." This decision comes at a time when Trump's efforts to push for a ceasefire in Ukraine have faltered, while Russia has been accelerating its testing of nuclear superweapons capable of penetrating missile defense systems in recent weeks. 3. It is worth noting that the United States has not conducted an actual nuclear test since 1992, but the country has continued to test nuclear delivery systems such as intercontinental ballistic missiles, submarines, and bombers through simulated weapons. Earlier this week, Trump called Putin's missile tests "inappropriate" and called on Russia to prioritize ending the conflict in Ukraine.
