Bonnie Jenkins, the US Assistant Secretary of State for Arms Control, called Russia an irresponsible nuclear power because of its decision to suspend participation in the Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (START) at a disarmament conference in Geneva. Reuters.
“Russia has once again shown the world that it is not a responsible nuclear power,” Jenkins said.
Earlier, President of the United States Joe Biden said: does not see The suspension of Russia’s participation in the Treaty on the Reduction of Assault Weapons (START) is a sign of preparations for the use of nuclear weapons. But he called this step an irresponsible mistake.
February 22 State Duma and Federation Council unanimously approved Suspension of Russia’s participation in START. Law Project introduced President Vladimir Putin, who announced his decision to suspend participation in the treaty, during the announcement of his message to the Federal Assembly on February 21. The document will enter into force after publication.