Shoigu is applicable to the fulfillment of his obligations under START – Russia |
Kubinka (Moscow region). August 16th. Interfax – The Russian Federation is fulfilling its obligations under the Treaty on the Limitation of Strategic Offensive Arms, but in the case of its possible extension, it will not be easy, Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu said.
“The difficult situation is also related to the Treaty on the Limitation of Strategic Offensive Armed Forces. The agreement remains in effect until 2026. safety.
“US statements that Russia should heal the right to continue dialogue with the US without giving out criticism. Control over interaction is a two-way street,” the minister said.
He noted that there was no Treaty on Anti-Ballistic Missile, the Treaty on the Limitation of Intermediate-Range and Shorter-Range Missiles, the Treaty on the Operation, no one remembers anymore. “Although these organizations are of fundamental importance for disarmament and environmental protection,” the minister said.
The Vienna Document 2011 formally remains in force, but there are no prospects for its practical implementation. actually turns into a source of intelligence information, which does not correspond to the spirit of this meeting,” Shoigu said.
He noted that Western countries do not adhere to compliance with “contractual obligations in accordance with compliance.”
“This fact must be accepted when concluding agreements, especially in the field of security and control over problems,” Shoigu said.