Russia’s Ambassador to the United States, Anatoly Antonov, said Washington must reconsider its hostile policy in order to keep the Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (START) operational. told the magazine news week.
“What needs to be done to fully restore the functioning of the Covenant? “The answer is simple: the United States must reconsider its hostile streak and stop creating threats to Russia’s national security.”
Earlier, the Russian Foreign Ministry had said that Moscow was ready. take into account The possibility of returning to the implementation of START if Washington abandons its hostile course. The Ministry reminded that the suspension of the agreement was caused by the hostile attitude of the USA.
Prior to this, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov missing Grounds for objecting to Moscow’s position on the suspension of START.
Russian President Vladimir Putin announced in a message to the Bundestag on February 21 this year that Moscow has suspended participation in START, but has not withdrawn from the agreement. February 28 president signed relevant law.