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"I think it's extremely unlikely that he [Putin] would move in that [using tactical nuclear weapons] direction in the current conflict."

"I don't see Putin deciding to use a nuclear weapon."

"There are reasons to believe Moscow would not press the nuclear button."

"Though it is unlikely that Russia will use nuclear weapons in Ukraine, the risks are real."

Putin has sent many signals that "he will use battlefield nuclear weapons from his arsenal of 6,000 such weapons to win the war."

"Well, yes, he [Putin] would [launch a nuclear attack]."

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Russian President Vladimir Putin instructed officials to submit proposals for possible nuclear weapons testing preparations after President Trump announced the U.S. would resume nuclear testing on an equal basis with other countries.</span

Russian President Vladimir Putin instructed officials to submit proposals for possible nuclear weapons testing preparations after President Trump announced the U.S. would resume nuclear testing on an equal basis with other countries.

Putin reaffirmed Russia's commitment to the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty while stating Moscow would take reciprocal measures if the United States or other signatories conduct nuclear tests.</span

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Putin reaffirmed Russia's commitment to the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty while stating Moscow would take reciprocal measures if the United States or other signatories conduct nuclear tests.

Defense Minister Andrei Belousov reported that Russia's Arctic testing site at Novaya Zemlya could host nuclear tests at short notice, while U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright clarified American tests would not include nuclear explosions.</span

Defense Minister Andrei Belousov reported that Russia's Arctic testing site at Novaya Zemlya could host nuclear tests at short notice, while U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright clarified American tests would not include nuclear explosions.

The United States last conducted nuclear explosive testing in 1992, while Russia's final nuclear test occurred in 1990, with both nations maintaining extensive nuclear arsenals of approximately 5,500 and 5,459 warheads respectively.</span

The United States last conducted nuclear explosive testing in 1992, while Russia's final nuclear test occurred in 1990, with both nations maintaining extensive nuclear arsenals of approximately 5,500 and 5,459 warheads respectively.

Russian officials expressed uncertainty about Trump's nuclear testing intentions after U.S. representatives declined to provide substantive explanations when contacted by Russian diplomats through official channels.</span

Russian officials expressed uncertainty about Trump's nuclear testing intentions after U.S. representatives declined to provide substantive explanations when contacted by Russian diplomats through official channels.

Security analysts warn that resumed nuclear testing by major powers could trigger an arms race, with China potentially benefiting most due to its limited testing database compared to Russia and the United States.</span

Security analysts warn that resumed nuclear testing by major powers could trigger an arms race, with China potentially benefiting most due to its limited testing database compared to Russia and the United States.

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