Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has issued a stark warning, stating that Moscow will resume nuclear testing if other nuclear-armed powers decide to do so. Speaking at a press conference, Lavrov said that Russia remains committed to the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty but will not allow itself to fall behind if the global strategic balance is threatened. His remarks come amid rising international tensions and growing concerns over the erosion of long-standing arms control agreements. Analysts say Lavrov’s statement underscores Moscow’s readiness to respond in kind to any perceived escalation from the West.