According to Maria Zakharova, a spokesperson for the Russian Foreign Ministry, the topic of restarting inspection efforts under the START-3 treaty is being discussed between Moscow and Washington.
In response to the coronavirus epidemic, “inspection activities under the Treaty have been suspended by mutual consent with the Americans since the beginning of 2020, and their resumption is being considered,” Zakharova said. “There is a dialogue through responsible channels on how the Parties can return to the full implementation of this part of the Treaty.”
She stated that the Bilateral Advisory Committee on the Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty is the main topic of discussion between the United States and Russia under the context of “START-3.”
“The committee continues to debate the organisational and technological issues that must be solved from a distance. It is now looking into the possibility of holding its meeting in person,” she continued.
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She emphasised that while some difficulties had been resolved, others had seen substantial advancement.
However, a number of substantial obstacles still exist as a result of the United States and its allies’ destructive efforts against Russia.
Author: TASS.
Zakharova: The START-3 treaty’s provision on the possibility of restarting inspections is being thought over.
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