The United States should conduct regular nuclear weapons tests, US Vice President Jay Day Vance told reporters at the White House on Thursday.
"We have a big arsenal. It is obvious that the Russians have a large nuclear arsenal. The Chinese have them too. Sometimes it is necessary to conduct tests to make sure that it works and works properly," he said.
Meanwhile, the US vice president did not elaborate on whether the United States plans to resume nuclear explosions during tests, according to a new directive issued by US President Donald Trump on October 29.
Vance spoke to reporters outside the entrance to the West Wing of the White House.
