Russia Hits Back At U.S. Nuclear Claims, Clarifies Recent Missile Launches Not Linked To Nukes

Russia Hits Back At U.S. Nuclear Claims, Clarifies Recent Missile Launches Not Linked To Nukes Kremlin spokesperson Dmitri Peskov rejected U.S. claims that Russia’s Burevestnik missile and Poseidon submarine tests were “nuclear” explosions. Peskov clarified that both systems use nuclear propulsion rather than explosive mechanisms and have no equivalents worldwide. The statement comes amid heightened tensions after President Donald Trump hinted at resuming nuclear tests. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said Moscow received no clarification from Washington regarding Trump’s remarks. President Vladimir Putin emphasized Russia adheres to its commitments under the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty but reserved the right to respond if other nations conduct tests, stressing nuclear pa