The future of nuclear weapons - a threat to peace or a weapon of political pressure?

Russian Security Council Secretary Sergei Shoigu made a serious statement about nuclear weapons in an interview with the TASS news agency. He noted that the US is likely to resume nuclear tests, and if such a situation occurs, Russia is fully prepared to respond.

“The US is working on new weapons systems” — Shoigu

According to Sergei Shoigu, the warranty period of existing nuclear weapons in the US is currently approaching the end of their useful life, while new weapons systems are being developed at an accelerated pace. He believes that these processes “may lead to the resumption of nuclear tests.”

What is Russia's position on this?

Shoigu says:
"There is no urgent need to resume testing at the moment. Russia has significantly strengthened its military potential in recent years."

With these words, he showed that he prefers an adaptive approach, but that there is technical and political readiness if the need arises.

Historical background: USSR tests and moratorium

- The USSR last conducted a nuclear test on October 24, 1990, on the island of Novaya Zemlya,
- This test used a 70-kiloton bomb,
- 715 nuclear tests were carried out between 1949 and 1990,
- An official moratorium on tests has been in place since 1990.

Is nuclear balance back on the agenda?

Shoigu's statement once again highlights the fact that nuclear weapons are not only a means of defense, but also an indispensable tool of geopolitical pressure. The resumption of nuclear tests can cause serious conflicts not only in the military, but also in the diplomatic arena.

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