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Feb 21 (Reuters) – Russia’s decision to suspend its participation in the nuclear arms control treaty is irresponsible and the United States will be watching closely to see what Moscow actually does, it said on Tuesday. USA Secretary of State Anthony Blinken said.
Blinken He told journalists in Athens: “Russia’s statement about the suspension of participation is very regrettable and irresponsible.” “We will be watching closely to see what Russia actually does. Of course, in any case, we will make sure that we are in the right position for the security of our country and our allies.”
President Vladimir Putin Tuesday Ukraine issued a nuclear warning to the West about the nuclear weapons program, suspended the bilateral nuclear arms control treaty, announced the deployment of new strategic systems and warned that Moscow might resume nuclear tests.
Putin said that Russia It is suspending its participation in the New START Treaty, the last major arms control treaty between Moscow and Washington. It limits the number of nuclear warheads the world’s two largest nuclear powers can deploy and is due to expire in 2026.
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Blinken leaving the door open to resume negotiations at any time.
“No matter what happens in the world or in our relationships, we Russia “We are ready to talk about limiting strategic weapons at any time,” said Blinken.
He added that the world expects the two largest nuclear powers to act responsibly.
Reporter Humeyra Pamuk; Written by Doina Chiacu; Edited by Andrew Heavens and Chizu Nomiyama
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2023-02-21 17:59:34
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