1 Aug 2022 16:07

Biden calls on Russia to show readiness to work with U.S. on arms control

WASHINGTON. Aug 1 (Interfax) - Washington believes Russia should show readiness to resume its work with the United States on nuclear weapons control, U.S. President Joe Biden said in a statement released by the White House on Monday.

"Today, my Administration is ready to expeditiously negotiate a new arms control framework to replace New START when it expires in 2026. But negotiation requires a willing partner operating in good faith," the statement said.

"In this context, Russia should demonstrate that it is ready to resume work on nuclear arms control with the United States," it said.

"China also has a responsibility as an NPT nuclear weapons state and a member of the P5 to engage in talks that will reduce the risk of miscalculation and address destabilizing military dynamics," the statement said.