03:33Russian presidential spokesperson Dmitri Peskov stated that Russia found it 'unreasonable' to discuss a new Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (START) with the United States under the current circumstances.
"Amid changed circumstances it was practically impossible to discuss strategic offensive weapons, stockpiles, and so forth without taking into account European nuclear military infrastructure, or engaging European states in the talks, or addressing other strategic security issues. Russia will not do any of that," the Kremlin spokesperson said.
Peskov also commented on Mark Rutte's assumption of the post of NATO Secretary General, saying that Moscow expects to continue working with the alliance 'as before'. He stated, "We don’t expect any major changes to occur in the Alliance’s policy." This is in light of the fact that the Netherlands has taken an intransigent position, completely ruling out any contact with the Russian side.
On 2 June, US Presidential National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan said that Washington was ready to work out post-2026 START agreements with Moscow, despite the current controversies.
Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova said that Sullivan's statement did not contain 'any fundamentally new points that would respond to Russian concerns and take into account our positions'.
In February 2023, President Vladimir Putin announced the unilateral suspension of Russia's participation in New START, during an address to the Federal Assembly.
The Russian Foreign Ministry noted that 'the decision to suspend the New START Treaty may be reversible', but for this 'to be achieved, a good-faith effort must be made in Washington with a view to overall de-escalation'.
Following Putin's announcement, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said the move was 'deeply unfortunate and irresponsible', while NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg also said he regretted the Russian decision.
The New START Treaty between Moscow and Washington was signed in April 2010 and entered into force in February 2011. In early 2021, the US and Russia agreed to extend the treaty until February 2026.
Russia finds it 'unreasonable' to discuss nuclear treaty with US under current circumstances - Peskov
Russian presidential spokesperson Dmitri Peskov stated that Russia found it 'unreasonable' to discuss a new Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (START) with the United States under the current circumstances.
"Amid changed circumstances it was practically impossible to discuss strategic offensive weapons, stockpiles, and so forth without taking into account European nuclear military infrastructure, or engaging European states in the talks, or addressing other strategic security issues. Russia will not do any of that," the Kremlin spokesperson said.
Peskov also commented on Mark Rutte's assumption of the post of NATO Secretary General, saying that Moscow expects to continue working with the alliance 'as before'. He stated, "We don’t expect any major changes to occur in the Alliance’s policy." This is in light of the fact that the Netherlands has taken an intransigent position, completely ruling out any contact with the Russian side.
On 2 June, US Presidential National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan said that Washington was ready to work out post-2026 START agreements with Moscow, despite the current controversies.
Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova said that Sullivan's statement did not contain 'any fundamentally new points that would respond to Russian concerns and take into account our positions'.
In February 2023, President Vladimir Putin announced the unilateral suspension of Russia's participation in New START, during an address to the Federal Assembly.
The Russian Foreign Ministry noted that 'the decision to suspend the New START Treaty may be reversible', but for this 'to be achieved, a good-faith effort must be made in Washington with a view to overall de-escalation'.
Following Putin's announcement, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said the move was 'deeply unfortunate and irresponsible', while NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg also said he regretted the Russian decision.
The New START Treaty between Moscow and Washington was signed in April 2010 and entered into force in February 2011. In early 2021, the US and Russia agreed to extend the treaty until February 2026.
Russian presidential spokesperson Dmitri Peskov stated that Russia found it 'unreasonable' to discuss a new Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (START) with the United States under the current circumstances.
"Amid changed circumstances it was practically impossible to discuss strategic offensive weapons, stockpiles, and so forth without taking into account European nuclear military infrastructure, or engaging European states in the talks, or addressing other strategic security issues. Russia will not do any of that," the Kremlin spokesperson said.
Peskov also commented on Mark Rutte's assumption of the post of NATO Secretary General, saying that Moscow expects to continue working with the alliance 'as before'. He stated, "We don’t expect any major changes to occur in the Alliance’s policy." This is in light of the fact that the Netherlands has taken an intransigent position, completely ruling out any contact with the Russian side.
On 2 June, US Presidential National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan said that Washington was ready to work out post-2026 START agreements with Moscow, despite the current controversies.
Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova said that Sullivan's statement did not contain 'any fundamentally new points that would respond to Russian concerns and take into account our positions'.
In February 2023, President Vladimir Putin announced the unilateral suspension of Russia's participation in New START, during an address to the Federal Assembly.
The Russian Foreign Ministry noted that 'the decision to suspend the New START Treaty may be reversible', but for this 'to be achieved, a good-faith effort must be made in Washington with a view to overall de-escalation'.
Following Putin's announcement, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said the move was 'deeply unfortunate and irresponsible', while NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg also said he regretted the Russian decision.
The New START Treaty between Moscow and Washington was signed in April 2010 and entered into force in February 2011. In early 2021, the US and Russia agreed to extend the treaty until February 2026.