US President Trump's Claims on Nuclear Testing
US President Donald Trump has asserted that several countries, including Pakistan, are conducting nuclear tests. In a CBS News interview on 60 Minutes, Trump mentioned Russia, China, North Korea, and Pakistan as active in nuclear testing, contrasting with the US's open society where such activities are publicly discussed.
Reasons for Restarting US Nuclear Testing
Trump defended his initiative to resume US nuclear testing, ending a 30-year moratorium, prompted by Russia's trials of advanced systems like the Poseidon underwater drone. He stated the necessity of testing to keep pace with global activities, specifically mentioning North Korea's frequent tests.
US Nuclear Arsenal
Trump claimed the US possesses the largest nuclear arsenal globally, capable of destroying the world multiple times. He highlighted discussions on denuclearization with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping.
US-Russia Nuclear Dynamics
- Trump announced plans to resume nuclear testing as a response to Russian actions.
- Preparations for US tests are underway, though specific details remain undisclosed.
- Amidst these developments, Russia escalated tensions by ending a key nuclear agreement with the US, facilitated by Putin's decision to terminate the plutonium disposal pact.
