correct. In non-paper form. That is, on paper, but not in the form of an official record
Ryabkov said in response to reports that Russia received proposals on strategic stability and arms control from the United States.
In response to the question, Ryabkov stated that the analysis of the proposals is currently being conducted in an inter-ministerial format in Moscow.
There are no new elements in it. This is a well-known position, and it has only been standardized. We are calmly studying the matter and will respond to the Americans at the appropriate moment. In what form, it would be too early to say
– The Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs confirmed.
He expressed his belief that the proposals could not be considered a resumption of dialogue.
Ryabkov said:
They recommended that the continuation of the dialogue on strategic stability and arms control be on a systematic basis, independent of everything that is currently taking place. We are not ready for this, because we believe that without changing the deep and fundamental hostile course of the United States towards Russia, it is simply impossible to return to the dialogue on strategic stability, including the START (Military Arms Reduction Treaty) and other agreements. Topics, as we did before that was practice
The Deputy Minister said.
On Wednesday, the Senate of the Russian Parliament voted on a draft law on withdrawing Russia’s ratification of the Comprehensive Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty. The House of Commons took a similar decision last Tuesday.
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