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Russia Open for Diplomatic Solutions in Field of Arms Control - Deputy Foreign Minister
Russia Open for Diplomatic Solutions in Field of Arms Control - Deputy Foreign Minister
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Russia is leaving the door open for political and diplomatic solutions in the area of arms control, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov said on Wednesday.
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"The most relevant example is our rejection of the moratorium on the deployment of intermediate-range and shorter-range ground-based missiles in light of plans and practical steps to deploy similar weapons of American and other Western production in Europe and the Asia-Pacific region. Nevertheless, for the future, we leave the door open for political and diplomatic solutions," Ryabkov said at a meeting on fundamentals of Russia's nuclear nonproliferation policy. If the United States rejects Russia's proposal on the START Treaty, there will be a total vacuum and an increase in nuclear risks, Ryabkov said, adding that he sees no opportunity for dialogue between Moscow and Washington on nuclear nonproliferation issues right now or resumption of information exchange with the US under the treaty. Russia will handle everything, even if the US does not accept Russia's proposal on the START Treaty, and Russia's security will be guaranteed, Ryabkov said. Russia must be convinced of the sustainability of the US administration's rejection of a hostile course towards Moscow.He further noted that Russian President Vladimir Putin's idea on the START Treaty is a limited offer for the United States, designed for a limited time."If nothing happens during the year of the moratorium, then we will be able to take a closer look at what to do next. That is all. This is a limited offer designed for a limited amount of time. We hope that it will be accepted," Ryabkov said at a meeting on fundamentals of Russia's nuclear non-proliferation policy.Russia has capabilities and resources to ensure its security, Ryabkov said, adding that Moscow will not allow itself to be drawn into an arms race with the US.Preparations for Russia-US Summit ContinueRussia continues preparations for a possible summit between Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump, Ryabkov said."We are saying that preparations for the summit are ongoing. These could take various forms," he told reporters.Russia is focused on substantive aspects of preparations for the summit, the Russian deputy foreign minister added.At the same time, there are no agreements yet on the meeting between Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Ryabkov added.
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Russia Open for Diplomatic Solutions in Field of Arms Control - Deputy Foreign Minister
16:18 GMT 22.10.2025 (Updated: 16:33 GMT 22.10.2025) MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia is leaving the door open for political and diplomatic solutions in the area of arms control, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov said on Wednesday.
"The most relevant example is our rejection of the moratorium on the deployment of intermediate-range and shorter-range ground-based missiles in light of plans and practical steps to deploy similar weapons of American and other Western production in Europe and the Asia-Pacific region. Nevertheless, for the future, we leave the door open for political and diplomatic solutions," Ryabkov said at a meeting on fundamentals of Russia's nuclear nonproliferation policy.
If the United States rejects Russia's proposal on the START Treaty, there will be a total vacuum and an increase in nuclear risks, Ryabkov said, adding that he sees no opportunity for dialogue between Moscow and Washington on nuclear nonproliferation issues right now or resumption of information exchange with the US under the treaty.
Russia will handle everything, even if the US does not accept Russia's proposal on the START Treaty, and Russia's security will be guaranteed, Ryabkov said.
Russia must be convinced of the sustainability of the US administration's rejection of a hostile course towards Moscow.
He further noted that Russian President Vladimir Putin's idea on the START Treaty is a limited offer for the United States, designed for a limited time.
"If nothing happens during the year of the moratorium, then we will be able to take a closer look at what to do next. That is all. This is a limited offer designed for a limited amount of time. We hope that it will be accepted," Ryabkov said at a meeting on fundamentals of Russia's nuclear non-proliferation policy.
Russia has capabilities and resources to ensure its security, Ryabkov said, adding that Moscow will not allow itself to be drawn into an arms race with the US.
Preparations for Russia-US Summit Continue
Russia continues preparations for a possible summit between Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump, Ryabkov said.
"We are saying that preparations for the summit are ongoing. These could take various forms," he told reporters.
Russia is focused on substantive aspects of preparations for the summit, the Russian deputy foreign minister added.
"I do not see any significant obstacles [for Putin-Trump meeting]. The question is that the parameters defined by the presidents in Anchorage, those frameworks, should be filled with concrete details. It is a difficult process, admittedly. But that is what diplomats are for," Ryabkov said.
At the same time, there are no agreements yet on the meeting between Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Ryabkov added.
