Bonnie Jenkins, Under Secretary of State for Arms Control, said the US plans to destroy its chemical arsenals by spring. It has been reported DEA News.
“I want to note that by spring this year the United States will finish destroying its chemical weapons,” he said.
He noted that “there will be a holiday on this occasion” in Washington.
Former OPCW Permanent Representative to Russia Alexander Shulgin declarationThat the United States is dragging its feet on the liquidation of its chemical weapons arsenal. At the same time, according to Shulgin, the United States has everything it needs – technology, equipment, financial resources. He noted that the United States is the only country in the world with an arsenal of nuclear weapons.
The permanent representative noted that Moscow urged them to follow their example and get rid of “this deadly arsenal” as soon as possible ahead of schedule.