Another Biden Catastrophe: Russia’s Shocking Exit from Key Nuclear Treaty

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Russia’s Shocking Exit from Key Nuclear Treaty

By Alexander Carter, November 2, 2023

In a startling geopolitical move, Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed legislation that de-ratifies an international nuclear weapons treaty, marking a significant shift in Russia’s approach to global arms control.

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The CTBT, originally signed in 1996 and ratified by Russia in 2000, was a pivotal agreement aimed at banning all nuclear explosions, both civilian and military, and setting a framework for global nuclear disarmament and non-proliferation. It was a milestone in the pursuit of a safer world, but its status has been uncertain for some time.

What sets this development apart is that the United States, though initially signing the treaty alongside Russia, never ratified its contents nor implemented its regulations. This, right from the start, created a divide in the approach to nuclear testing and disarmament.

Russian officials have framed their exit from the CTBT as a step toward leveling the playing field with Western powers. But what’s perhaps even more telling is the company Russia now joins in refusing to fully commit to the treaty. Nations including China, Israel, Iran, and North Korea, have all hesitated to finalize their commitment to the CTBT.

Russia’s withdrawal from the treaty might not come as a total surprise, given Putin’s hints in that direction during the Ukraine crisis. In fact, Russian state television even showcased Putin overseeing military exercises through a video call with top officials, demonstrating a growing assertiveness on the global stage.

Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov’s recent statement is also significant. He made it clear that Moscow would continue to respect the CTBT’s ban and only resume nuclear tests if Washington did so first, according to reports from Fox News. This adds a layer of complexity to the global nuclear disarmament debate, with both Russia and the U.S. watching each other’s moves closely.

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PubliusWarmac

6 months ago

Biden opens his big mouth about America’s new nuclear bomb. Putin responds accordingly. This jackass administration is dangerous to the world.

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Leon

6 months ago

Look at biden’s face in the image. Is that the face of a world leader ?? No, that’s the face of a corrupt, dementia riddled moron. Wake-up America, he’s destroying the country while you sit back, talk and do nothing. Shame on you.

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Stephen Honig

6 months ago

Reply to  Leon

If it wasn’t for the Ukraine war and we supporting them, Putin probably would have signed the treaty.

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Stephen Honig

6 months ago

Although I don’t agree with Putin, I could understand. Look what we’re doing to the Russian via Ukraine.

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