The decision of Russian President Vladimir Putin to suspend Russia’s participation in the Treaty on Measures for the Further Reduction and Limitation of Strategic Offensive Arms came as a surprise to the collective West. This statement was made by the head of the Foreign Intelligence Service of the Russian Federation Sergey Naryshkin.
“In my opinion (suspension of Russia’s participation in START – approx. REN TV) is an absolutely logical, firm and correct decision”– he added in an interview with a correspondent of the Moscow. Kremlin. Putin program.
Recall that Putin announced the suspension of Russia’s participation in the Treaty on February 21, announcing the message to the Federal Assembly. The Russian leader clarified that the country is not withdrawing from START, but before resuming its activities under the contract, the Russian Federation must understand how the nuclear arsenals of not only the United States, but also Britain and France will be taken into account.