U. S. President Donald Trump has ordered the immediate start of preparations for nuclear weapons testing. Announcing the directive, he said he had instructed the War Department to begin testing «on equal terms», emphasizing that the process would commence without delay.

Trump pointed out that other nations are already conducting similar tests but avoided giving a direct answer when asked whether the move was linked to Russia’s recent missile launches. He stated that the White House would soon disclose the location and timing of the upcoming tests.

The president also remarked that although the United States possesses the world’s largest nuclear arsenal, China could close the gap within the next five years. Concluding his statement, Trump insisted that his decision did not, in his view, increase the risks to global nuclear security.