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Russia says recent weapons tests ‘not nuclear’

Move comes after US President Donald Trump ordered his own nuclear tests

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US President Donald Trump with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin.

Trump orders US to start nuclear weapons testing

Move comes after Moscow tested nuclear-capable, nuclear-powered underwater drone

This grab from a handout footage released by the Russian Defence Ministry press service on October 22, 2025, shows the launch of a Yars intercontinental ballistic missile at Plesetsk testing field in northern Russia during drills of the country's nuclear forces.

Video: Trump hosts Zelenskyy at White House

Zelenskyy proposes drone-missile exchange in White House talks

US President Donald Trump (L) greets Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky outside the West Wing of the White House on October 17, 2025, in Washington, DC.

Trump-Zelenskyy meeting in White House today

Zelenskyy to meet Trump a day after US and Russian presidents held lengthy phone call

Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky holds photos of Ukrainians who were captured by Russian troops as he meets with U.S. President Donald Trump in the Oval Office at the White House on February 28, 2025 in Washington, DC.

Al Sharaa seeks reset in Russia ties in Putin meeting

The two expected to discuss the status of Russia’s prized military bases in Syria

Russian President Vladimir Putin, left, and Syrian interim President Ahmad Al Sharaa during their meeting at the Grand Kremlin Palace in Moscow on October 15, 2025.

Can the Ukraine war end at the negotiating desk?

After the Alaska summit, Washington, Europe and Kyiv test rival visions of peace

There seems to be agreement among all parties on the importance of ending the conflict in Ukraine.

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