Putin’s order was not to begin preparations for a test, but to gather information, 'examine advisability' of such preparations, says Kremlin spokesman Russia is prepared for any development, but will under no circumstances allow a new arms race to be provoked, says Security Council chief ISTANBUL  Russia will “act accordingly” if the US resumes nuclear testing, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Thursday, as Security Council Secretary Sergey Shoygu announced a review of the feasibility of