(ANSA) - MOSCOW, 22 JAN - Russia is willing to contact the United States immediately through diplomatic channels to extend the strategic arms reduction treaty (New START) for five years.
This was stated by the spokeswoman of the Russian Foreign Ministry Maria Zakharova.
"We took note of the White House press secretary's statement in favor of extending the NewSTART treaty for five years. We can only welcome this intention. Russia has always been in favor of this decision," Zakharova said in a comment posted on the site. of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
"We are willing, without delay, to get in touch at the level of Russian and US foreign policy agencies to formalize an agreement on the extension of the New START for five years. This must be done as soon as possible, taking into account that its effect expires on 5 years. February 2021, "stressed Zakharova.
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