— The period of validity of the treaty is ending and we assess it negatively — Peskov said in a conversation with journalists. He added that despite the expiration of the agreement's provisions, Russia “will continue to take a responsible approach” to the issue of strategic stability, although “it will act taking into account its own interests.”
Why does Russia regret the end of the treaty?
When does the New START Treaty expire?
What approach to strategic stability did Russia declare after the treaty expired?
What did the Kremlin spokesman say about China's nuclear potential?
The Kremlin spokesman also commented on China's position on the agreement. — Their nuclear potential is not comparable to that of the US or Russia – Peskov emphasized. He announced that the effects of the expiration of the treaty were one of the topics of the conversation between Russian leader Vladimir Putin and the President of the People's Republic of China, Xi Jinping, which took place on Wednesday.
The New START Treaty, providing for the limitation of strategic offensive armaments (nuclear warheads and their means of delivery), was signed by the US and Russia in 2011 for 10 years with the possibility of extension for another five years (in 2021). US President Donald Trump announced that the US wants to negotiate a better agreement that would also include China.
