Putin says 'no threat' from radiation after Russia missile test blast

BORMES-LES-MIMOSAS: Russian President Vladimir Putin said Monday there was "no threat" of contamination after an explosion at a Russian missile testing site last week.

"There is no threat and no rise in the radiation level there. We sent experts there and they are controlling the situation now. Preventative measures are taken so nothing unexpected happens," he said at a press conference with French President Emmanuel Macron.