Russia and the US threatened to resume nuclear testing after several decades. Here is why it matters

The U.S. and Russia have both recently threatened to resume nuclear testing, alarming the international community and jeopardizing a global norm against such tests.

By Associated Press

December 3, 2025

Russian Defense Ministry Press Servia via AP, File

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