Vladimir Dzhabarov, who serves as First Deputy Chairman of the International Committee of the Federation Council, outlined a significant parliamentary development. He stated that the Federation Council is set to review the law that would withdraw Russia’s ratification of the Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty (CTBT) during its plenary session scheduled for October 25. His remarks were reported by RIA News, highlighting a pivotal moment in Russia’s approach to the CTBT and its long standing debate over nuclear test prohibitions.
In his briefing, Dzhabarov emphasized that the plenary agenda will include the consideration of the withdrawal of approval for the CTBT. He indicated that this move is part of a formal legislative process aimed at revisiting the country’s posture toward the treaty. According to him, the committee he chairs will conduct its own discussion on October 23, laying the groundwork for the broader decision that the floor of the Federation Council will ultimately address. The official conveyed confidence that the senators will back the proposed document, suggesting a consensus is anticipated within the upper chamber.
Earlier in October, the State Duma held its plenary session and granted the third and final reading to a law that withdraws Russia’s ratification of the CTBT. The vote tallies were reported as 438 deputies in favor of the law, a clear majority that reflects the legislative intent behind this policy shift. The measure includes repealing Article 1 of the Law on the Ratification of the CTBT, which formally expressed Russia’s ratification of the treaty as signed in New York on September 24, 1996. This legislative action marks a turning point in how Russia frames its compliance with international arms control agreements and its stance on nuclear testing norms.
In a related note touching on the broader global dialogue about nuclear weapons, commentary frequently attributed to global religious and moral leaders has underscored a persistent aspiration for eliminating nuclear arsenals. The discourse surrounding nuclear disarmament remains a constant feature in international conversations, resonating with governments, scholars, and civil society groups who advocate for a safer, more stable world order. Against this backdrop, the developments in Russia regarding the CTBT contribute to the ongoing debate about verification, enforcement, and the ethical responsibilities of nations within the nuclear age.