W. House Calls Putin Proposal on Nuclear Treaty 'Non-Starter'

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Russia and the US disagree on the conditions of a potential New START nuclear treaty extension. The US demands that both nations freeze their nuclear warhead stocks between now and the treaty's expiration on February 5, 2021, but Russia refused this condition among others proposed by the US. The US was surprised that Russia rejected this proposal (initially assuming they'd accept), but both sides do see a potential deal as a victory for both sides, so it's fair to assume negotiations will continue.
Title
W. House Calls Putin Proposal on Nuclear Treaty 'Non-Starter'
Date
October 16, 2020
Description
Russia and the US disagree on the conditions of a potential New START nuclear treaty extension. The US demands that both nations freeze their nuclear warhead stocks between now and the treaty's expiration on February 5, 2021, but Russia refused this condition among others proposed by the US. The US was surprised that Russia rejected this proposal (initially assuming they'd accept), but both sides do see a potential deal as a victory for both sides, so it's fair to assume negotiations will continue.
Source
https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2020/10/16/w-house-calls-putin-proposal-on-nuclear-treaty-non-starter-a71781
Creator
The Moscow Times

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Russia
United States
Vladimir Putin
Nuclear Weapons
New START
Robert O'Brien