> We (the US) bought most of the stuff they were willing to sell. IIRC they were left with a large amount of weapons-grade material and finished pits even afte

> We (the US) bought most of the stuff they were willing to sell. IIRC they were left with a large amount of weapons-grade material and finished pits even after those programs concluded, and it wouldn't come as a big surprise to hear they've restarted production at some point. Even if they were that tight on material, they have around 6000 warheads and each of those has a Pu pit that could be proliferated, and a regional nuclear power wouldn't need that many to be viable. > If Russia decides to start selling nuclear material again, the US will buy it If Russia were to do so, chances are they'd want to prop up a regional nuclear power somewhere for a geopolitical advantage, not primarily cash. The US would certainly not get to make an offer like they used to back in the 90s.