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Unanimously: the State Duma adopted a bill to suspend Russia's participation in the New START Treaty

USA (bbabo.net), - The State Duma of Russia today, February 22, unanimously adopted a bill to suspend Russia's participation in the Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (START).

The document states that the law comes into force on the day of its official publication. The decision to resume Russia's participation in the treaty will be made by the president. The Federation Council is expected to consider the bill this afternoon.

As reported by bbabo.net, Russian President Vladimir Putin announced the bill on suspension of Russia's participation in START the day before. According to Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov, all information exchanges, all elements of the agreement relating to verification are suspended.

Unanimously: the State Duma adopted a bill to suspend Russia's participation in the New START Treaty