Russia's Parliament Approves New START Nuclear Treaty Extension

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Spuntik: Putin Urges Russian Foreign Ministry to Discuss Document on New START Extension With US

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian President Vladimir Putin has tasked the Foreign Ministry with holding negotiations with the United States on signing a document to extend the nuclear arms reduction treaty New START, which expires on 5 February. 

"To task the Russian Foreign Ministry with holding negotiations with the US side on signing an international agreement with key provisions that were approved by the government of the Russian Federation, and with ensuring the signing of the deal after an agreement is reached between the sides", the presidential decree, published on the official legal information portal, read. 

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Update #1: Russian parliament OKs New START nuclear treaty extension (AP) 

Update #2: Kremlin says extending New START for five years enough for work in this field (TASS)

WNU Editor: Russia has issued a warning .... After agreeing New START extension, Moscow warns treaty may not last long if US attempts to ‘undermine Russia’s national security’ (RT). More here .... Russia may quit New START if US acts destructively in arms control sphere, diplomat warns (TASS).