Photo by Dmitry Peskov: Global Look Press
Statement The President of the Russian Federation, Vladimir Putin, during his speech at the plenary session of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF) does not mean that Moscow rejects dialogue on limiting nuclear weapons. This explanation was provided by the press secretary of the Russian leader, Dmitry Peskov, on Friday, June 16.
The Russian leader previously emphasized that Russia has more nuclear weapons than NATO countries, and the desire of the Western countries to reduce their nuclear arsenal. The Russian Federation responded with the sentence “Until shit.”
Commenting on Putin's statement, a Kremlin official noted that “Russia is ready to negotiate.”
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Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov earlier said the Russian Federation was ready to enter into a dialogue with the United States on strategic stability, but this is possible only on the basis of parity “when they mature, if and when they become interested.”
The United States State Department acknowledged that Russia and continues to adhere to quantitative restrictions under the Strategic and Offensive Arms Treaty (START), despite Moscow's decision to suspend participation in the treaty.