Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Friday that a global nuclear arms race is already underway, involving major powers such as the United States.
Responding to a question about whether Russia would be ready to test a nuclear weapon if Washington did so, Putin confirmed that some countries were considering resuming nuclear testing, and that Moscow would follow suit if others took that step.
His remarks highlight growing global concerns about the erosion of arms control agreements and the renewed escalation of nuclear competition among leading military powers.
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