Russia Accusses The U.S. Of Stalling On An Arms Agreement

A Russian Topol-M intercontinental ballistic missile. Photo AFP

Russia's Lavrov Says US Slowing Progress on Arms Pact -- Voice of America

Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov calls for Washington to accept deeper reductions to its nuclear arsenal and less intrusive verification measures than those in the current treaty.

Russia's top diplomat is accusing the United States of holding up progress on a new nuclear arms treaty, saying he does not expect the presidents of Russia and the United States to sign a new accord when they meet Friday in Copenhagen.

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov called on Thursday for Washington to accept deeper reductions to its nuclear arsenal and less intrusive verification measures than those in the current treaty.

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