Although it still leaves both sides with enough firepower to destroy civilised life on earth, the New START treaty between America and Russia nonetheless represents a 75% reduction in warheads since the end of the cold war
that started the war in Ukraine and how the West is striving for “unlimited domination”, Vladimir Putin did make one announcement of substance. In an important speech on February 21st, just before the first anniversary of Russia’s invasion, Mr Putin declared that Moscow would suspend its involvement in NewThe agreement, which came into force in 2011, was extended in February 2021, just two days before it was due to expire.
When the treaty was extended in 2021, the Russians expressed satisfaction. The foreign ministry, emphasising the importance of maintaining strategic stability, said: “Considering the special responsibilities that Russia and the US carry as the world’s largest nuclear nations, the decision…guarantees a necessary level of predictability and transparency…while strictly maintaining a balance of interests.
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