Russian Duma to vote next week on scrapping ratification of nuclear test ban treaty

Russia's parliament, the State Duma, is set to vote on withdrawing Moscow's ratification of the global treaty that bans nuclear tests. The move, which is expected to be unanimously approved, could potentially provide legal cover for Russia to conduct a nuclear test for the first time since 1990.

Oct 12, 2023 - 17:30
Russian Duma to vote next week on scrapping ratification of nuclear test ban treaty
Russia's parliament, the State Duma, is set to vote on withdrawing Moscow's ratification of the global treaty that bans nuclear tests. The move, which is expected to be unanimously approved, could potentially provide legal cover for Russia to conduct a nuclear test for the first time since 1990.