RS-12 «Topol» strategic ground-based mobile missile system. File photoUN, Aug 2 Russia wants to understand whether the United States is really ready to negotiate agreements that should replace START-3, or are these «beautiful words», follows from the comment of the Russian delegation on Obzornaya of the NPT conference.» Anthony Blinken also mentioned in his speech today's address by US President Joe Biden … about the readiness of the US administration to negotiate a new framework for arms control to replace START, which expires in 2026. At the same time, the American president added that the negotiations require, so that the “partner” (Russia) acts “in good faith,” the comment says. “We would like to understand whether the American side is really ready for negotiations, or is it all “beautiful words,” the Russian side says. in her words, «it was the United States that unilaterally broke off the dialogue on strategic stability with Russia under the pretext of events around Ukraine.» «Although the goal of this dialogue was o lay the foundation for future arms control and risk mitigation measures, including the possible achievement of new relevant agreements. So it’s time for Washington to make up its mind, stop rushing about and tell us directly what it still wants – to continue to aggravate the situation in the field of international security or to conduct equal negotiations,” the delegation’s commentary says.Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (START-3)
