Putin seeks rapid renewal of key nuclear deal with US
AFP
49 mins ago Russia's President Vladimir Putin on Thursday said Moscow seeks to renew the nuclear New Start treaty, a key remaining US-Russian arms treaty, before the end of the year.
Speaking to military chiefs and Russian defense executives, Putin said the decision must be made quickly on the soon-to-expire document, and Washington's position is so far unclear.
"Russia is ready to renew the New Start treaty without delay, as quickly as possible, before the end of this year," Putin said.
"I can say this officially so that later there are no double or triple interpretations of our position," he said.
Cold War rivals Russia and the United States have ripped up the Soviet-era Intermediate Range Nuclear Forces (INF) treaty this year, blaming one another for its demise.
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