Russian President Vladimir Putin has instructed his government to submit proposals on the possible resumption of nuclear weapons testing in response to President Trump instructing the Pentagon to do so "on an equal basis" with other countries.

In a meeting Wednesday with his Security Council, Putin said Russia has adhered to the international Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty , which prohibits nuclear test explosions.

But, he said, "if the United States or any other state party to the Treaty was to conduct such tests, Russia would be under obligation to take reciprocal measures."

Mr. Trump claimed in an interview with 60 Minutes that Russia is among a handful of countries testing nuclear weapons when asked about his order.

"Russia's testing, and China's testing, but the

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