The Russian Foreign Ministry has stated that Moscow intends to uphold its obligations under the Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty while noting the country has not ratified the treaty. This position was reported by RIA News and reflects Russia’s ongoing engagement with the CTBT process.
Russia emphasizes it remains a signatory with full rights and responsibilities, and it will continue to participate in work through the CTBT Organization Preparatory Commission. The ministry’s statement highlights that Russia will stay engaged in CTBT activities despite the ratification status. The report from official channels stresses that Moscow views its involvement as compatible with its current legal posture and international commitments.
There is mention of the United States, which has conducted tests in Nevada, and the implication that Washington could influence Moscow to follow suit. The discussion underscores expectations about how U.S. actions relate to global moratorium norms and CTBT participation, while noting that the United States has never completed ratification of the CTBT itself.
Earlier statements by a former Deputy Foreign Minister of Russia indicated that Russian authorities are examining information related to reports of a chemical explosive test at a Nevada site. The diplomat suggested that if verified, such actions by the United States could be viewed as separate from Russia’s moratorium on nuclear testing. The same logic is applied to the CTBT as a treaty that the United States has yet to ratify, reinforcing the broader debate about compliance and verification standards in the nuclear test landscape.
There were also remarks from a former member of the Federation Council noting a public demonstration in which a nuclear test site in the United States was used on the same day that the State Duma withdrew approval for the CTBT. This sequence is framed as part of a broader political dialogue surrounding the treaty and the real-world testing landscape, with attention to how national legislative actions interact with international commitments.