<p>The US on Tuesday said it will stop exchanging with Russia some data on its nuclear forces. The move is a response to Moscow suspending its participation in the New START nuclear arms treaty. Since "Russia has not been in full compliance and refused to share data which we ... agreed in New START to share biannually," the US has "decided to likewise not share that data,"&nbsp;John Kirby, the National Security Council Coordinator for Strategic Communications, told reporters.</p>

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<p>He added that Washington "would prefer to be able to do (this) but it requires them (Russia) being willing to as well."</p>

<p>A spokesperson for the National Security Council said that "under international law, the United States has the right to respond to Russia's breaches of the New START Treaty by taking proportionate and reversible countermeasures in order to induce Russia to return to compliance with its obligations."</p>

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<p>"That means that because Russia's claimed suspension of the New START Treaty is legally invalid, the US is legally permitted to withhold our biannual data update in response to Russia's breaches," they added.</p>

<p>While Russian President Vladimir Putin has not formally withdrawn from the New START treaty, his February 21 suspension imperils the last pillar of US-Russian arms control, Reuters said in a report.&nbsp;Between them, the two nations hold nearly 90 per cent of the world's nuclear arsenal.</p>

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<p>The treaty was signed in 2010 and was due to expire in 2026. Under the New START treaty's "Biannual Data Exchanges," the two nations are required to provide a declaration of deployed strategic delivery vehicles, launchers and warheads. The number&nbsp;is capped at no more than 1,550 strategic nuclear warheads and 700 land- and submarine-based missiles and bombers to deliver them.</p>

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The US on Tuesday said it will stop exchanging with Russia some data on its nuclear forces. The move is a response to Moscow suspending its participation in the New START nuclear arms treaty.

The US on Tuesday said it will stop exchanging with Russia some data on its nuclear forces. The move is a response to Moscow suspending its participation in the New START nuclear arms treaty. Since "Russia has not been in full compliance and refused to share data which we ... agreed in New START to share biannually," the US has "decided to likewise not share that data," John Kirby, the National Security Council Coordinator for Strategic Communications, told reporters. Watch | Will Russia-US respect 'new start treaty'? He added that Washington "would prefer to be able to do (this) but it requires them (Russia) being willing to as well." A spokesperson for the National Security Council said that "under international law, the United States has the right to respond to Russia's breaches of the New START Treaty by taking proportionate and reversible countermeasures in order to induce Russia to return to compliance with its obligations." Also read | Russian Navy successfully tests supersonic missiles at mock target in Sea of Japan: Russian defence ministry "That means that because Russia's claimed suspension of the New START Treaty is legally invalid, the US is legally permitted to withhold our biannual data update in response to Russia's breaches," they added. While Russian President Vladimir Putin has not formally withdrawn from the New START treaty, his February 21 suspension imperils the last pillar of US-Russian arms control, Reuters said in a report. Between them, the two nations hold nearly 90 per cent of the world's nuclear arsenal. Also read | Russia's nuclear weapons plans in Belarus 'dangerous and irresponsible': NATO The treaty was signed in 2010 and was due to expire in 2026. Under the New START treaty's "Biannual Data Exchanges," the two nations are required to provide a declaration of deployed strategic delivery vehicles, launchers and warheads. The number is capped at no more than 1,550 strategic nuclear warheads and 700 land- and submarine-based missiles and bombers to deliver them. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday announced that Moscow was suspending the major remaining nuclear arms control treaty, called the New START treaty, with the US amidst tensions with Washington over the invasion of Ukraine.</p>

<p>At his state of the nation address, Putin also said that Russia would resume nuclear weapons tests if the US does so—a decision that would likely spark renewed global nuclear arms race between the two superpower nations.</p>

<p>“They want to inflict a strategic defeat on us and claim our nuclear facilities,” the Russian president was quoted as saying, according to Reuters news agency.</p>

<p>“In this regard, I am forced to state that&nbsp;Russia&nbsp;is suspending its participation in the strategic offensive arms treaty.”</p>

<p>Under the New START treaty, United States and Russia had pledged to limit the two sides' strategic nuclear arsenals.</p>

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<p>Giving reasons for his decision, the 70-year-old squarely blamed the U.S. and its NATO allies&nbsp;of openly declaring the goal of Russia's defeat in Ukraine.</p>

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<p>He argued that while the US has pushed for the resumption of inspections of Russian nuclear facilities under the treaty, NATO allies had helped Ukraine mount drone attacks on Russian air bases hosting nuclear-capable strategic bombers.</p>

<p>“Now, through NATO representatives, they are putting forward, in fact, an ultimatum: you, Russia, must fulfil everything that you have agreed on, including the Start treaty, and we will behave as we please.”</p>

<p>He slammed NATO’s support for Ukraine, and claimed the west was seeking a “strategic defeat” of Russia. He also claimed the US was seeking to rewrite the post-second world war security architecture, “to build an American-style world where there is only one master”.</p>

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Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday announced that Moscow was suspending the major remaining nuclear arms control treaty, called the New START treaty, with the US amidst tensions with Washington over the invasion of Ukraine.

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday announced that Moscow was suspending the major remaining nuclear arms control treaty, called the New START treaty, with the US amidst tensions with Washington over the invasion of Ukraine. At his state of the nation address, Putin also said that Russia would resume nuclear weapons tests if the US does so—a decision that would likely spark renewed global nuclear arms race between the two superpower nations. “They want to inflict a strategic defeat on us and claim our nuclear facilities,” the Russian president was quoted as saying, according to Reuters news agency. “In this regard, I am forced to state that Russia is suspending its participation in the strategic offensive arms treaty.” Under the New START treaty, United States and Russia had pledged to limit the two sides' strategic nuclear arsenals. Russia-Ukraine war: Putin delivers major address in Moscow Giving reasons for his decision, the 70-year-old squarely blamed the U.S. and its NATO allies of openly declaring the goal of Russia's defeat in Ukraine. Also read | West 'completely' responsible for fueling the Ukraine conflict, says Putin He argued that while the US has pushed for the resumption of inspections of Russian nuclear facilities under the treaty, NATO allies had helped Ukraine mount drone attacks on Russian air bases hosting nuclear-capable strategic bombers. “Now, through NATO representatives, they are putting forward, in fact, an ultimatum: you, Russia, must fulfil everything that you have agreed on, including the Start treaty, and we will behave as we please.” He slammed NATO’s support for Ukraine, and claimed the west was seeking a “strategic defeat” of Russia. He also claimed the US was seeking to rewrite the post-second world war security architecture, “to build an American-style world where there is only one master”. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

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<p>Amid simmering tensions between Washington and Moscow, the Interfax news agency reported that Russia's deputy foreign minister Sergei Ryabkov claimed on Monday that he discussed the New START nuclear arms control treaty with new United States ambassador Lynne Tracy last week.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The New START treaty is deemed crucial for global peace as it is a nuclear arms reduction treaty between the US and Russia. The treaty aims to have control over nuclear arms in both nations, but it is set to expire in 2026. Experts have raised concerns and urged that the treaty should be revived.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>A few days ago after the US alleged that Moscow is violating the New START nuclear treaty, Russia expressed its interest to preserve its last remaining nuclear treaty with the US, despite calling it a destructive approach by America for controlling arms.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Meanwhile, Ryabkov has now claimed that Russia was committed to the treaty. However, he mentioned that a date had been set for new talks because of the Ukraine conflict.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters last week that "no matter how sad the situation is at the present time,"&nbsp;it was actually necessary to preserve at least some "hints" of continued dialogue with Washington.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Peskov said that "we consider the continuation of this treaty very important" as he described it as the only one that remained "at least hypothetically viable". He added, "Otherwise, we see that the United States has actually destroyed the legal framework for arms control."&nbsp;</p>

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Disclaimer: A number of claims and counterclaims are being made on the Ukraine-Russia conflict on the ground and online. While WION takes utmost care to accurately report this developing news story, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos. Amid simmering tensions between Washington and Moscow, the Interfax news agency reported that Russia's deputy foreign minister Sergei Ryabkov claimed on Monday that he discussed the New START nuclear arms control treaty with new United States ambassador Lynne Tracy last week. The New START treaty is deemed crucial for global peace as it is a nuclear arms reduction treaty between the US and Russia. The treaty aims to have control over nuclear arms in both nations, but it is set to expire in 2026. Experts have raised concerns and urged that the treaty should be revived. ALSO READ | Russia 'recruiting female prisoners' to contribute to Ukraine war, report claims A few days ago after the US alleged that Moscow is violating the New START nuclear treaty, Russia expressed its interest to preserve its last remaining nuclear treaty with the US, despite calling it a destructive approach by America for controlling arms. Meanwhile, Ryabkov has now claimed that Russia was committed to the treaty. However, he mentioned that a date had been set for new talks because of the Ukraine conflict. WATCH | Gravitas: Ukraine defence minister sacked: All about the corruption scandal × Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters last week that "no matter how sad the situation is at the present time," it was actually necessary to preserve at least some "hints" of continued dialogue with Washington. Peskov said that "we consider the continuation of this treaty very important" as he described it as the only one that remained "at least hypothetically viable". He added, "Otherwise, we see that the United States has actually destroyed the legal framework for arms control." WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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