He said, to prevent the emergence of a new strategic arms race and to preserve an acceptable degree of predictability and restraint, we consider it reasonable to maintain at this turbulent time the status quo established under New Start. Accordingly, Russia is prepared to continue observing the treaty's central quantitative restrictions for a year after February 5, 2026. Oh, February 5, that's today. And then he said, this measure is only feasible if the United States acts in a similar spirit and refrains from steps that would undermine or disrupt the existing balance of deterrence. (09:54–10:03)
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Asserts that Russia is willing to observe New Start treaty restrictions until February 5, 2026.
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