On Wednesday, February 22, the State Duma Committee on International Relations recommended that the lower house adopt a bill that would suspend Russia’s participation in the Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (START, START-3). It has been reported TASS.
The document was presented to parliament by Russian President Vladimir Putin.
According to the bill, START is temporarily suspended. At the same time, the subsequent decision on the resumption of Russia’s participation in the agreement will be made by the head of state.
The law is expected to enter into force from the date of its official publication.
The treaty, signed between Russia and the United States, provides for the reduction of the nuclear arsenals of both countries.
Putin on plans to suspend Russia’s participation in START announced When he delivered a message to the Bundestag in Moscow on Tuesday, February 21.
Also, Russian Security Council (SB) Secretary Nikolai Patrushev declaration On the unilateral termination of a number of treaties by the West