Russia's Permanent Representative to the UN, Vasily Nebenzia, stated that his country must be prepared in case the United States resumes nuclear tests. In an interview with the Russian news agency 'Sputnik,' Nebenzia said: 'President Donald Trump, in response to our tests of new cruise missiles and nuclear-powered submarines, stated that the United States is considering resuming nuclear tests. This is a very serious statement.' Nebenzia added: 'The consequences of this are still unknown.' He recalled a meeting of the Russian Security Council, where President Vladimir Putin emphasized the need to take such statements seriously. Nebenzia continued: 'If this happens, we must be ready for such a development.'
