In diplomatic exchanges, the United States has indicated it is considering President Vladimir Putin’s proposal for continued nuclear arms control measures, as confirmed by Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov. While the U.S. has acknowledged the proposal through diplomatic channels, Lavrov noted that a ‘substantive response’ has not yet been received from the American administration. Russia has also asserted that it will not engage in efforts to convince the U.S. to accept Putin’s offer, which seeks to extend the New START treaty’s constraints past its February expiration. Russia believes its initiative is transparent, easy to understand, and aligned with the interests of all parties, including the international community. Moscow is prepared for any outcome, hoping for a positive resolution. This development occurs shortly after U.S. President Donald Trump’s announcement about potentially resuming nuclear weapons testing, prompting President Putin to state his willingness to restart tests if the U.S. abandons the CTBT moratorium.
