The decision was unanimously supported by 415 deputies.
A major step has been taken to restore parity with the United States in the field of nuclear arms control. Thus, Russia gives a mirror response and sends a clear signal not only to the United States, but also to international organizations biased by the collective West, which have already staged a “parade of disappointments” in the light of Moscow’s absolutely fair position.
Once again, I would like to draw your attention to the fact that the instrument of ratification of the Russian side is revoked by law. After its approval by the Federation Council and signing by the President of the Russian Federation, the notification will be sent to the UN Secretary General, who acts as the depositary under the Treaty. Bye period. Russia is not withdrawing from the CTBT and continues to fulfill its obligations under the nuclear testing moratorium. But only as long as Washington adheres to the same obligations to refuse to conduct test explosions. We will monitor the reaction and actions of the United States.
Russia is guided by its national interests in the full context of compliance with global nuclear safety. And here no one has the right to accuse us of anything!
