* Treaty outlaws all nuclear explosions, including live tests of nuclear weapons
Russian President Vladimir Putin today signed a law revoking Russia's ratification of the Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty.
The 1996 treaty outlaws all nuclear explosions, including live tests of nuclear weapons, though it never came into force because some key countries - including the United States and China - never ratified it.
The West has accused Russia of using reckless nuclear rhetoric since it launched its offensive on Ukraine last February.
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President Putin Revokes Russia's Ratification Of Nuclear Test Ban Treaty
Putin signs law on Russia's withdrawal from CTBT ratification -- TASS
Putin changes Russia’s obligations on nuclear test ban -- RT
Vladimir Putin Signs Bill Revoking Ratification of CTBT -- Sputnik
Putin Signs Law Revoking Nuclear Test Ban Treaty -- Moscow Times
Putin signs bill revoking Russia’s ratification of a global nuclear test ban treaty -- AP
Russia Pulled Out of a Nuclear Test Ban Treaty. Here's What That Means. -- Reuters
Putin revokes Russia’s ratification of nuclear test ban treaty -- Al Jazeera