Belousov noted the need to prepare for full-fledged nuclear tests.

On November 5, Russian Defense Minister Andrei Belousov called it expedient to immediately begin preparing Russia for full-scale nuclear tests. He made the corresponding statement during a meeting between Russian leader Vladimir Putin and members of the Security Council.

"I consider it advisable to start preparations for full-scale nuclear tests immediately. The readiness of the central landfill in the Novaya Zemlya archipelago allows it to be carried out in a short time," he said.

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