The United States performed a high-explosive experiment at a nuclear test facility in Nevada only hours after Russia revoked a prohibition on nuclear-weapons testing, which Moscow said would put it on par with the United States. According to Bloomberg, the test on Wednesday, October 18, employed chemicals and radioisotopes to "validate new predictive explosion models" that potentially assist in identifying atomic bombs in other countries.  The timing of the test is noteworthy. Russian parliamentarians have stated their decision to withdraw from the Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty. A measure will be sent to Russia's top chamber, the Federation Council, for consideration next week. Members of the Federation Council have already stated their support for the bill. Russian President Vladimir Putin Indicates Russia Could Return to Nuclear Weapons Testing, May Withdraw From Nuclear Test Ban Treaty.

US Conducts Nuclear Test in Nevada Facility

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