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Putin revokes Russia’s ratification of global nuclear test ban treaty, a week after overseeing a ballistic missile drill

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday signed a law revoking Russia’s ratification of the Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty. The 1996 treaty outlaws all nuclear explosions, including live tests of …

Russia passes law revoking participation in nuclear test ban treaty to ‘mirror’ US stance

by Ron Morgan

Russia’s parliament completed the passage of a law on Wednesday withdrawing ratification of the global treaty banning nuclear weapons tests, evidence of the deep chill in relations with the United …