New york: US President Donald Trump has asserted that North Korea is not the only nation testing nuclear weapons, alleging that both Russia and China are engaged in similar activities. This revelation was made during an interview with CBS News' 60 Minutes, which aired on Sunday.

According to Anadolu Agency, Trump made these claims after interviewer Norah O'Donnell pointed out that North Korea is the only country known to be testing nuclear weapons. Trump responded by saying, "Russia's testing, and China's testing, but they don't talk about it." His comments came shortly after he instructed the US military to resume nuclear weapons testing, a practice that had been halted for over three decades.

Trump elaborated on his stance by stating that other countries are actively testing nuclear weapons, whereas the United States is not. He emphasized that it is crucial for the US to engage in testing to ensure the effectiveness of its nuclear arsenal. "Doesn't it sort of make sense? You make nuclear weapons, and then you don't test. How are you gonna do that? How are you gonna know if they work?" he questioned.

The President also underscored the significant nuclear capabilities of the United States, claiming it surpasses all other nations in nuclear power. He noted that Russia ranks second and China a "very distant third," but projected that China could catch up within five years. Trump advocated for denuclearization, stating, "We have enough nuclear weapons to blow up the world 150 times. Russia has a lot of nuclear weapons, and China will have a lot."

The statements made by Trump have sparked discussions on the global stage regarding nuclear testing and arms control, highlighting the ongoing complexities in international relations and security.