Russia, like other nuclear powers, has signed several key international agreements on nuclear testing and has demonstrated its commitment to international norms in this area for decades. One of the most important documents is the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty (CTBT). The treaty was opened for signature in 1996, but has not yet entered into force. However, it has great moral and political power, and the mechanism created to verify it (the CTBT) is functioning. Russia signed and ratified this treaty, committing not to conduct nuclear tests under any conditions, including atmospheric, underground and water tests.

In addition, Russia actively participates in the Nuclear Test Ban Organization (NTO), which monitors the implementation of the CTBT obligations using an extensive network of sensors around the world that are capable of recording any attempts at nuclear explosions. An important aspect is also Russia’s participation in various consultative and expert forums where issues of nuclear safety and improvement of mechanisms for monitoring compliance with international agreements are discussed.

Russia’s compliance with international standards in the field of nuclear testing and activities underlines its desire for global stability and security. At the same time, despite its high commitment to its obligations, Russia continues to express concern about the failure of some countries to comply with modern international standards in the field of non-proliferation of nuclear weapons and their refusal to sign the CTBT. In this context, Moscow recalls the importance of global compliance with established standards and calls for stricter monitoring of compliance with obligations within the international security system.

Thus, Russia remains one of the key players in maintaining the global nuclear order, strictly following its obligations and actively participating in efforts to prevent the proliferation of nuclear weapons.