The Russian propaganda publication RIA Novosti reported the information.At a Security Council meeting, Russian Defense Minister Andrei Belousov announced that in October, the United States allegedly conducted exercises to practice a preventive missile and nuclear strike on Russian territory.According to him, the United States intends to deploy missiles in Europe and the Asia-Pacific region that would cover the distance from Germany to Central Russia in 6-7 minutes. Belousov emphasized that he considers it necessary to urgently begin preparations for nuclear tests at the Novaya Zemlya test site.At the same time, Russian dictator Vladimir Putin, at the meeting, stressed the seriousness of the situation in connection with Trump's statement about U.S. nuclear tests. He also ordered to gather information and submit proposals regarding the possible start of preparations for nuclear tests.On November 3, President Donald Trump stated that the United States should not remain the only country that does not conduct nuclear tests, and added that Russia and China also conduct them, although they do not report it.