SECURITY - DEFENCE / Nato

North Atlantic Council denounces Russian attitude to New START Treaty

Brussels, 03/02/2023 (Agence Europe)

On Friday 3 February, the North Atlantic Council underlined the Allies’ concerns about Russia’s failure to meet its legally binding obligations under the New START Treaty.

Agreed in February 2021 for 5 years, the New START Treaty limits the strategic nuclear forces of Russia and the US.

“Russia’s noncompliance undermines the viability of the New START Treaty”, the Allies warn in a statement.

The North Atlantic Council believes that Russia’s refusal to arrange a meeting of the...