Moscow: Russia emphasized the urgent need for security discussions with the United States, stressing that any dialogue must be “comprehensive” and encompass the issue of Ukraine, the Kremlin stated on Friday.
“It is impossible to rip out any individual segments from the general complex of accumulated problems, and we will not do this,” Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov affirmed when asked about Moscow’s readiness to engage in talks concerning nuclear risks.
“So we are open to dialogue, but to a broad comprehensive dialogue that covers all dimensions, including the current dimension related to the conflict around Ukraine, related to the direct involvement of the USA in this conflict,” Peskov emphasized to reporters.
The United States rejects Russia’s assertion that its support for Ukraine makes it a direct participant aiming for a decisive “strategic defeat” of Moscow. According to the U.S., negotiations pertaining to the conflict should involve Ukraine directly.
Although Peskov reiterated Russia’s established stance, he acknowledged that the agenda for discussions between Russia and the United States was expanding.
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“Overall, this dialogue is very much required,” Peskov said. “It is needed because problems are piling up, and there are a lot of problems associated with the global security architecture.”
From Washington’s perspective, Putin’s recent actions, particularly amidst the third year of the conflict in Ukraine, have added to global security concerns.
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This week, Putin’s visit to nuclear-armed North Korea and the signing of a mutual defense pact with its leader Kim Jong Un have raised alarms. He also hinted at the possibility of supplying Russian weaponry to North Korea in response to Western military support for Ukraine.
Moreover, on Thursday, Putin indicated a potential revision of Russia’s doctrine on the use of nuclear weapons. The last remaining arms control treaty limiting strategic nuclear warheads deployable by Russia and the United States is set to expire in 2026.
