The lower house of Russian parliament, Duma, has unanimously approved a decree signed by President Vladimir Putin to suspend a deal with the United States on the disposal of weapons-grade plutonium.
Earlier this month, Putin said there is an “emerging threat to strategic stability” as a result of Washington’s “unfriendly actions.”
Putin said the agreement would be restored if the United States withdrew its forces deployed near Russia’s borders and revokes anti-Russian sanctions.
Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov told lawmakers Wednesday Moscow could take other steps that would be “painful” for the United States if Washington ratchets up sanctions against Russia.
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Source: Voice of America
