RT News - October 31 2025 (17:00 MSK)

The Pentagon chief argues testing nuclear weapons will reduce the likelihood of a conflict with nuclear weapons, as Moscow warns any violation of the testing moratorium would trigger a mirror reaction from Russia. Tehran says Washington's announced nuclear test resumption is 'regressive and irresponsible', accusing the US of double standards and labeling it a 'nuclear bully'. Russia's defence ministry slams Kiev for not allowing media access to the encircled Ukrainian troops, accusing Kiev's top brass of obscuring reality to ensure continued Western funding. For the first time, the US prepares a classified report on hundreds of alleged human rights violations committed by Israeli forces in Gaza, though sources say the probe may take years to see the light.