Russia Withdraws From CTBT Amid Ukraine War, Raising Nuclear Concerns
Russia has announced its withdrawal from the Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty (CTBT) amidst the ongoing Ukraine war. This move comes despite the treaty's aim to halt nuclear test detonations, which it has not achieved since its signing by Bill Clinton in 1996.
Alice Slater, serving on the boards of World BEYOND War and the Global Network Against Weapons and Nuclear Power in Space, and representing NGOs at the UN for the Nuclear Age Peace Foundation, has expressed concern over Russia's decision. She notes that the CTBT's failure to prevent nuclear tests, including those by Russia, China, and the US, has undermined global nuclear disarmament efforts.
In a joint statement on May 8, 2025, Russia and China proposed a new treaty to prevent an arms race in outer space. They urge global commitment not to be the first to deploy weapons in space, opposing its use for armed confrontation and weaponization. However, this proposal faces resistance from countries like the US, UK, and France, which prefer separate arms control measures.
Russia's withdrawal from the CTBT raises concerns about nuclear proliferation and the future of global disarmament efforts. Despite Russia and China's call for a new treaty to prevent an arms race in space, international cooperation on these issues remains uncertain.
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