Days after the United States President Donald Trump ordered nuclear testing, Russia has urged to clarify what it described as “contradictory signals” about a possible return to nuclear weapons testing. Russia has also warned that such a move would provoke reciprocal measures from Moscow and other nuclear powers. Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova during a press briefing on Friday said that the decision by the US will have “negative dynamics and trigger steps from other states.” However, Trump had cited nuclear testing by Russia as reason for resuming American testing.&nbsp;Read More | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-pakistan-s-been-testing-trump-makes-big-nuclear-weapons-test-revelation-repeats-india-pak-nuke-war-claims-1762141536694">'Pakistan's been testing...': Trump makes BIG nuclear weapons test revelation, repeats 'India-Pak nuke war' claims</a>&nbsp;“If it is the latter, then this will create negative dynamics and trigger steps from other states, including Russia, in response," said Zakharova. “For now, we note that the signals emanating from Washington, which are causing justified concern in all corners of the world, remain contradictory, and, of course, the real state of affairs must be clarified," she added Russian stance.&nbsp;Earlier, Chinese foreign ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun said that China would like the US to take concrete actions to safeguard the global nuclear disarmament. "China hopes the United States will earnestly abide by the obligations of the comprehensive nuclear-test-ban treaty and its commitment to a ban on nuclear testing, and take concrete actions to safeguard the global nuclear disarmament and nonproliferation system and safeguard global strategic balance and stability," foreign ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun said.&nbsp;Read More | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-hopes-us-will-abide-by-nuclear-testing-ban-after-trump-s-big-order-to-pentagon-1761811388659">China ‘hopes’ US will abide by nuclear testing ban after Trump's big order to Pentagon</a>&nbsp;Trump, on Oct 30, instructed the Department of War to start testing nuclear weapons "immediately." In a Truth Social post, Trump said that the United States has more nuclear weapons than any other country. Highlighting that he hates testing of nuclear weapons “because of the tremendous destructive power,” Trump added that he is ordering the same because of the testing programs of other nations. “Russia is second, and China is a distant third, but will be even within 5 years. Because of other countries' testing programs, I have instructed the Department of War to start testing our Nuclear Weapons on an equal basis. That process will begin immediately,” he said in the post. In an interview on Sunday (Nov 2), he claimed that Pakistan is among the countries that have been actively testing nuclear weapons. He also highlighted that Russia, China, North Korea are also conducting nuclear tests.

Russia slammed Trump’s nuclear testing order as sending “contradictory signals,” warning it could trigger reciprocal actions by Moscow and others. China urged the US to uphold the nuclear test ban. Trump defended his move, citing tests by Russia, China

Days after the United States President Donald Trump ordered nuclear testing, Russia has urged to clarify what it described as “contradictory signals” about a possible return to nuclear weapons testing. Russia has also warned that such a move would provoke reciprocal measures from Moscow and other nuclear powers. Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova during a press briefing on Friday said that the decision by the US will have “negative dynamics and trigger steps from other states.” However, Trump had cited nuclear testing by Russia as reason for resuming American testing. Read More | 'Pakistan's been testing...': Trump makes BIG nuclear weapons test revelation, repeats 'India-Pak nuke war' claims “If it is the latter, then this will create negative dynamics and trigger steps from other states, including Russia, in response," said Zakharova. “For now, we note that the signals emanating from Washington, which are causing justified concern in all corners of the world, remain contradictory, and, of course, the real state of affairs must be clarified," she added Russian stance. Earlier, Chinese foreign ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun said that China would like the US to take concrete actions to safeguard the global nuclear disarmament. "China hopes the United States will earnestly abide by the obligations of the comprehensive nuclear-test-ban treaty and its commitment to a ban on nuclear testing, and take concrete actions to safeguard the global nuclear disarmament and nonproliferation system and safeguard global strategic balance and stability," foreign ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun said. Read More | China ‘hopes’ US will abide by nuclear testing ban after Trump's big order to Pentagon Trump, on Oct 30, instructed the Department of War to start testing nuclear weapons "immediately." In a Truth Social post, Trump said that the United States has more nuclear weapons than any other country. Highlighting that he hates testing of nuclear weapons “because of the tremendous destructive power,” Trump added that he is ordering the same because of the testing programs of other nations. “Russia is second, and China is a distant third, but will be even within 5 years. Because of other countries' testing programs, I have instructed the Department of War to start testing our Nuclear Weapons on an equal basis. That process will begin immediately,” he said in the post. In an interview on Sunday (Nov 2), he claimed that Pakistan is among the countries that have been actively testing nuclear weapons. He also highlighted that Russia, China, North Korea are also conducting nuclear tests.

Russia slammed Trump’s nuclear testing order as sending “contradictory signals,” warning it could trigger reciprocal actions by Moscow and others. China urged the US to uphold the nuclear test ban. Trump defended his move, citing tests by Russia, China

Russia vs US over nuclear weapons testing: Putin thinks Trump's stance 'contradictory'; warns of retaliatory steps

Amid the speculation that Russia might restart the test of nuclear weapons, the Kremlin defended a reported ballistic missile test by North Korea on Friday (Nov 7). South Korea imposed the allegation on its neighbouring nation just a week after US President Donald Trump approved South Korea's plan to build a nuclear-powered submarine.&nbsp;In its statement, the Kremlin said that Pyongyang, a key ally for Russia during its Ukraine campaign, had the "legitimate right" to do so.&nbsp;"We are respectful of the legitimate right of our friends in the DPRK (North Korea) to ensure their security and take measures for it," Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told AFP.&nbsp;Meanwhile, the US said that North Korea's act was "absolutely unforgivable". The missile was reportedly launched at 12:35 pm (0335 GMT) from an area north of Pyongyang and flew around 700 kilometres (435 miles), South Korea's military said.&nbsp;Why is Russia taking an interest in this?&nbsp;North Korea's reported missile test came just a day after the Russian President Vladimir Putin hinted that Moscow could resume its nuclear tests if the United States does the same. Putin's remark, made at a security council meeting in Moscow on Wednesday (Nov 5), came after US President Donald Trump said America will restart its nuclear tests. Moreover, reports said that Putin directed his defence and foreign ministries and security services to "gather information" on the same.&nbsp;“The so-called modernity of our nuclear deterrent forces is at the highest level," Putin said, higher than any other nuclear power.&nbsp;Which country has done it before?&nbsp;In the 21st century, only North Korea has carried out a nuclear test - and that was in 2017. Although Russia recently tested two nuclear weapons, it was on a "low-yield" scale and not a full-fledged explosion.&nbsp;What did Trump say?&nbsp;On Sunday (Nov 2), Trump said that other nations were testing nuclear weapons. He alleged that Pakistan, North Korea, China, and Russia were conducting secret underground nuclear tests.&nbsp;“No, we’re going to test because they test and others test. And certainly North Korea’s been testing. Pakistan’s been testing," Trump said.&nbsp;“You don’t necessarily know where they’re testing. They test way underground where people don’t know exactly what’s happening with the test," he added.

Russian President Vladimir Putin hinted that Moscow could resume its nuclear tests if the United States does the same. Putin remark, made at a security council meeting in Moscow on Wednesday (Nov 5), came after US President Donald Trump said America will restart its nuclear tests. 

Amid the speculation that Russia might restart the test of nuclear weapons, the Kremlin defended a reported ballistic missile test by North Korea on Friday (Nov 7). South Korea imposed the allegation on its neighbouring nation just a week after US President Donald Trump approved South Korea's plan to build a nuclear-powered submarine. In its statement, the Kremlin said that Pyongyang, a key ally for Russia during its Ukraine campaign, had the "legitimate right" to do so. "We are respectful of the legitimate right of our friends in the DPRK (North Korea) to ensure their security and take measures for it," Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told AFP. Meanwhile, the US said that North Korea's act was "absolutely unforgivable". The missile was reportedly launched at 12:35 pm (0335 GMT) from an area north of Pyongyang and flew around 700 kilometres (435 miles), South Korea's military said. Why is Russia taking an interest in this? North Korea's reported missile test came just a day after the Russian President Vladimir Putin hinted that Moscow could resume its nuclear tests if the United States does the same. Putin's remark, made at a security council meeting in Moscow on Wednesday (Nov 5), came after US President Donald Trump said America will restart its nuclear tests. Moreover, reports said that Putin directed his defence and foreign ministries and security services to "gather information" on the same. “The so-called modernity of our nuclear deterrent forces is at the highest level," Putin said, higher than any other nuclear power. Which country has done it before? In the 21st century, only North Korea has carried out a nuclear test - and that was in 2017. Although Russia recently tested two nuclear weapons, it was on a "low-yield" scale and not a full-fledged explosion. What did Trump say? On Sunday (Nov 2), Trump said that other nations were testing nuclear weapons. He alleged that Pakistan, North Korea, China, and Russia were conducting secret underground nuclear tests. “No, we’re going to test because they test and others test. And certainly North Korea’s been testing. Pakistan’s been testing," Trump said. “You don’t necessarily know where they’re testing. They test way underground where people don’t know exactly what’s happening with the test," he added.

Russian President Vladimir Putin hinted that Moscow could resume its nuclear tests if the United States does the same. Putin's remark, made at a security council meeting in Moscow on Wednesday (Nov 5), came after US President Donald Trump said America will restart its nuclear tests.&nbsp;

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Norway's nuclear safety authority is analysing tiny amounts of radioactive iodine detected in the air in northern Norway in the days after a deadly explosion during a rocket engine test over the border in Russia.

Russia's state nuclear agency, Rosatom, said on Saturday that five people killed in the blast were its staff members, and the accident involved "isotope power sources", giving no further details.

Norway's radiation and nuclear safety authority DSA said it had detected the radioactive iodine at its air filter station in Svanhovd, which is by the Russian border. A river separates the two countries.

The samples were collected in the period August 9-12, while the accident in the Arkhangelsk region of northern Russia occurred on August 8, it said.

"At present, it is not possible to determine if the last iodine detection is linked to the accident in Arkhangelsk last week. DSA continues more frequent sampling and analysis," DSA said.

Such radiation measurements are not unusual in Norway, as its monitoring stations detect radioactive iodine about six to eight times a year and the source is usually unknown.

Russia's state weather service said on Tuesday that radiation levels in the city of Severodvinsk had spiked by up to 16 times last Thursday, while medics who treated victims of the accident have been sent to Moscow for a medical examination, the TASS news agency reported. 
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Norway's nuclear safety authority is analysing tiny amounts of radioactive iodine detected in the air in northern Norway in the days after a deadly explosion during a rocket engine test over the border in Russia.

Norway's nuclear safety authority is analysing tiny amounts of radioactive iodine detected in the air in northern Norway in the days after a deadly explosion during a rocket engine test over the border in Russia. Russia's state nuclear agency, Rosatom, said on Saturday that five people killed in the blast were its staff members, and the accident involved "isotope power sources", giving no further details. Norway's radiation and nuclear safety authority DSA said it had detected the radioactive iodine at its air filter station in Svanhovd, which is by the Russian border. A river separates the two countries. The samples were collected in the period August 9-12, while the accident in the Arkhangelsk region of northern Russia occurred on August 8, it said. "At present, it is not possible to determine if the last iodine detection is linked to the accident in Arkhangelsk last week. DSA continues more frequent sampling and analysis," DSA said. Such radiation measurements are not unusual in Norway, as its monitoring stations detect radioactive iodine about six to eight times a year and the source is usually unknown. Russia's state weather service said on Tuesday that radiation levels in the city of Severodvinsk had spiked by up to 16 times last Thursday, while medics who treated victims of the accident have been sent to Moscow for a medical examination, the TASS news agency reported.

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