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The Novaya Zemlya test site is being kept in readiness for the resumption of work on conducting nuclear tests, reports TASS, citing a source close to the Russian Defense Ministry. The territory of the installation is under the jurisdiction of the 12th Main Directorate of the Military Department.
– The task set by the President of Russia to prepare for nuclear tests will certainly be fulfilled. The Novaya Zemlya test site has always been maintained and is being kept in a state of readiness for the resumption of nuclear testing, if necessary, the agency writes.
On Tuesday, February 21, Vladimir Putin announced that Russia was suspending its participation in the strategic and offensive arms reduction treaty. The Head of State instructed the Ministry of Defense and Rosatom to ensure the preparation of Russian nuclear weapons tests. However, the Russian Federation does not intend to be the first to do so, tests will be carried out only after similar actions by the United States.
