New START treaty expiry regrettable – Kremlin

New START treaty expiry regrettable – Kremlin

Russia regrets the expiry of the New START treaty limiting strategic nuclear forces on Thursday, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said.

Russian President Vladimir Putin has said Russia is ready to continue observing the treaty’s limits for one year after it expires — if the US does so too.

Key statements from Peskov:

New START was discussed at talks between Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping, who stressed the negative consequences for the international system

China considers participation in New START talks impractical, and Russia respects Beijing’s position

Russia will be guided by its own national interests in strategic stability

Moscow will maintain a responsible and cautious approach to strategic nuclear stability

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