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Vladimir Putin s warning about Russia s nuclear readiness has sparked global concern. With the world s largest nuclear warhead stockpile at about 5,580 warheads, Russia s nuclear policy allows their use in response to attacks using nuclear or other mass destruction weapons, or when conventional weapons threaten Russia s existence. While Russia has not tested nuclear weapons since 1991, Putin s signing a law to withdraw from the Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty indicates a willingness to resume testing. The president holds sole authority over nuclear weapon use, facilitated by the "Cheget" briefcase, a communication tool for nuclear launch orders.

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