“Russia’s development of new warhead designs and overall stockpile management efforts have been enhanced by its approach to nuclear testing. The United States believes that Russia probably is not adhering to its nuclear testing moratorium in a manner consistent with the “zero-yield” standard.”
Lt. Gen. Robert P. Ashley, Jr., Director of the Defense Intelligence Agency
Nuclear weapons are maintained and tested regularly. Russia’s nuclear forces are constantly doing military exercises to ensure readiness.
Russia tests nuclear weapons regularly? Got some more reddit links to prove that?
“Russia’s development of new warhead designs and overall stockpile management efforts have been enhanced by its approach to nuclear testing. The United States believes that Russia probably is not adhering to its nuclear testing moratorium in a manner consistent with the “zero-yield” standard.”