The Russian Duma has approved a historic nuclear arms control treaty between Russia and the United States. Today, the Duma passed the treaty with a two-thirds majority following a closed session. Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. Secretary of State Colin Powell, who is in Moscow for talks with Russian officials, expressed satisfaction with the decisive approval of the treaty by both countries. The treaty in question, titled 'Treaty on the Reduction of Offensive Strategic Arms,' was signed by President Bush and Vladimir Putin in May of the previous year and had already been approved by the U.S. Congress. Members of the Russian Parliament had delayed the approval of the resolution two months ago to protest against U.S. military actions against the former Iraqi government.
Approval of Nuclear Arms Control Treaty Between Russia and the United States by the Russian Duma - 2003-05-14
The Russian Duma has approved a nuclear arms control treaty with the U.S., which was signed by Presidents Bush and Putin in May 2002. Both leaders expressed satisfaction with the approval, which comes after a delay linked to U.S. military actions in Iraq. This treaty is significant for international arms control efforts.
👥 Key Players
📰 What Happened
The Russian Duma has approved a nuclear arms control treaty with the United States, known as the 'Treaty on the Reduction of Offensive Strategic Arms.' This treaty was signed by Presidents Bush and Putin in May 2002 and had been delayed due to political tensions.
- The treaty was approved by a two-thirds majority in the Russian Duma.
- The approval had been delayed due to protests against U.S. actions in Iraq.
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
The treaty aims to reduce the nuclear arsenals of both countries, reflecting post-Cold War efforts to decrease global nuclear threats.
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