Bonnie Jenkins, United States Assistant Secretary of State for Arms Control and International Security, said Washington has not set a specific time frame for the resumption of negotiations with Russia on an arms control agreement that should replace START-3, but relates them to the situation. in Ukraine. His words lead DEA News”.
According to Jenkins, the US is ready to start negotiations when Russia “shows goodwill” in the situation around Ukraine.
“This is the parameter we are considering right now,” the Deputy Secretary of State said.
At the same time, he added, progress has been made towards reducing nuclear stockpiles.
Former press secretary of the President of the Russian Federation Dmitry Peskov declarationHe said Moscow was in favor of quick negotiations on a deal to replace START-3, but that the United States still showed no interest in “much needed concrete contacts”.