Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov rejected the US request to extend the ‘New Start‘ treaty on nuclear arms control.
The US and Russia have signed an agreement called New Start on the control of nuclear weapons, but Russia is refusing to extend the agreement based on reservations.
According to the report, the United States wants to extend the New Start agreement in any case so that the Trump government can get a large number of public support in the upcoming elections, but the Moscow government rejected the American request to extend the agreement.
Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov said that the extension of the agreement is unacceptable, there are restrictions on the US stock of nuclear weapons and we do not accept their position.
In recent days, US negotiator Michelle Billings Lee claimed that Russia is ready to extend the agreement and we want the Moscow government to be ready to limit its nuclear weapons.
In response to this statement, the Russian Deputy Foreign Minister severely criticized the Trump administration and said that we reject agreements and compromises related to the American elections.
It should be noted that in 2010, the New Start agreement was signed between the US and Russia under which both countries agreed to reduce the number of their strategic nuclear weapons from 1550 to a maximum of 700.
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What measures does Russia believe the international community should implement to address the potential risks of nuclear arms proliferation following the lapse of the New START treaty?
**Interview with Sergei Ryabkov, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister**
**Interviewer:** Thank you for joining us, Mr. Ryabkov. Recently, you’ve dismissed the US request to extend the New START treaty on nuclear arms control. Can you elaborate on Russia’s position?
**Ryabkov:** Certainly. The New START treaty, which we signed in 2010, was designed to limit the number of strategic nuclear weapons each country could possess. While it remains an important framework, Russia believes that any extension under the current conditions is unacceptable. We see the US stockpile restrictions as fundamentally flawed, and we will not accept impositions that serve domestic political agendas, such as those related to the upcoming elections in the United States.
**Interviewer:** Some US officials, including negotiator Michelle Billings Lee, have suggested that Russia is open to extending the agreement. How do you respond to these claims?
**Ryabkov:** Those assertions are misleading. Our position has not changed—we will not extend the treaty unless there is a balanced and fair dialogue regarding our concerns. We reject any agreements that are merely attempts to curry political favor within the United States. Our stance is based on national security and the strategic balance between our nations.
**Interviewer:** Given the current geopolitical climate, what are the implications of not extending this treaty for international security?
**Ryabkov:** If the treaty lapses without a replacement or further negotiations, it could lead to an arms race, detrimental not just to Russia and the US, but to global stability. We believe in arms control but it must be equitable and respectful of each country’s national interests. The absence of a treaty opens the door to increased tensions and uncertainty in international relations.
**Interviewer:** This contentious situation raises concerns about nuclear proliferation. What do you think the international community should do in response?
**Ryabkov:** The international community should prioritize dialogue and pursue denuclearization efforts that are comprehensive and respect international laws. Countries must come together to debate these issues openly, rather than retreating into unilateral actions that could heighten global tensions.
**Interviewer:** Thank you for sharing your insights, Mr. Ryabkov. As this situation unfolds, it will be interesting to see how both sides respond to the pressing issues of nuclear arms control.
**Debate Question for Readers:** With the recent rejection by Russia to extend the New START treaty, what are your thoughts on the future of nuclear arms control? Do you believe this will lead to increased tensions between the US and Russia, or could it provide an opportunity for new negotiations? Share your views!
