Envoy to NATO says US prepares for talks with Russia about next level of arms control accords

Envoy to NATO says US prepares for talks with Russia about next level of arms control accords
# 07 February 2020 09:20 (UTC +04:00)

The Trump administration is preparing to begin talks with Russia about the next level of arms control agreements, United States Ambassador to NATO Kay Bailey Hutchison said during an event at the Heritage Foundation, APA reports citing Sputnik.

"I know that our administration is preparing to begin talks with Russia and make an effort to bring China in for the next level of arms control agreements", Hutchison said on Thursday in response to a question about what would the implications to NATO be if the New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (New START) is not extended.

Hutchison highlighted that China is becoming a concern because of global presence through its Belt and Road Initiative in addition to its nuclear weapons capabilities.

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THE OPERATION IS BEING PERFORMED