A Pentagon spokesman said Russia is still ready to work with Moscow to fully implement the provisions of Washington’s Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (START) after recent intercontinental ballistic missile tests. It has been reported DEA News.
“Russia periodically tests intercontinental ballistic missiles of this type, just like the United States. But Russia’s unilateral decision to suspend its participation in START is irresponsible and deplorable. The source said the United States is ready to work constructively with Russia to fully implement the provisions of this agreement.
Previously, the press service of the Ministry of Defense of Russia said that the strategic missile forces produced Intercontinental ballistic missile test from Kapustin Yar test site in the Astrakhan region.
The previous day, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov reported About the test launch of an intercontinental ballistic missile from the Kapustin Yar test site, Washington.
Russian President Vladimir Putin, in a message to the Federal Assembly on February 21 this year, said that the Russian Federation suspended participation in START, but did not withdraw from the agreement. February 28 president signed relevant law.