In 2023, Russia revoked its ratification of a global nuclear test ban.
January 01, 2023
high
temporal
Change in Russian policy regarding international nuclear test-ban instruments.
The Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty, adopted in 1996, bans all nuclear explosions anywhere in the world and was signed by U.S. President Bill Clinton but never ratified by the U.S. Senate.
January 01, 1996
high
temporal
Legal framework governing nuclear explosive testing.
The United States has not detonated nuclear weapons since 1992 because of an international test ban.
January 01, 1992
high
temporal
Historical status of U.S. nuclear explosive testing.
Russia's last nuclear weapons tests occurred in 1990.
January 01, 1990
high
temporal
Historical status of Russian nuclear explosive testing.