The U.S. is currently evaluating a significant proposal put forth by Russian President Vladimir Putin concerning the future of nuclear arms control. Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov disclosed that the U.S. communicated its consideration of the proposal via diplomatic means but has not yet provided a definitive response. Lavrov stressed that Russia does not intend to persuade the U.S. to adopt Putin’s initiative, which aims to preserve the limitations established by the New START treaty beyond its February deadline. Russia views its proposal as a clear, actionable plan that serves the interests of both nations and the global community, and it is prepared for any subsequent developments. The context for these discussions includes recent remarks by U.S. President Donald Trump regarding a potential resumption of nuclear testing, which was met by a similar conditional statement from President Putin concerning the Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty.
