A senior Russian arms negotiator says that signing a comprehensive disarmament treaty with the United States may not be feasible before the Bush-Putin meeting next month in Moscow. Georgy Masedov, Deputy Foreign Minister of Russia, told reporters in Moscow on Wednesday that the question remains as to how to guarantee the proposed reduction in the level of armaments. American and Russian negotiators are currently working on a treaty that aims to reduce the two countries' offensive nuclear arsenals from six thousand warheads to between 1700 and 2200 by the year 2012. President Bush and President Vladimir Putin of Russia have indicated their desire to reach an agreement on this matter to be signed during their four-day meeting in Moscow and St. Petersburg starting on May 23.
How to Reduce Nuclear Warheads - 2002-04-25
A senior Russian arms negotiator has stated that a comprehensive disarmament treaty with the U.S. may not be ready before the upcoming Bush-Putin meeting. The treaty aims to significantly reduce nuclear arsenals by 2012. This is significant as it reflects ongoing efforts to manage nuclear arms control between the two nations.
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📰 What Happened
Negotiations are ongoing between the U.S. and Russia to finalize a treaty that would significantly reduce their nuclear arsenals by 2012. However, a senior Russian official has indicated that the treaty may not be ready for signing before the upcoming Bush-Putin meeting.
- The treaty aims to reduce nuclear warheads from 6000 to between 1700 and 2200.
- The Bush-Putin meeting is scheduled to start on May 23 in Moscow and St. Petersburg.
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
Since the end of the Cold War, the U.S. and Russia have engaged in various treaties to reduce their nuclear arsenals, aiming to enhance global security.
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