Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov warned that the global security situation could deteriorate rapidly if the New START restrictions are not extended.
“The world could find itself in a more dangerous position within just a few days if the New START restrictions are not extended,” he said during a press briefing, Caliber.Az reports, citing Russian media.
Peskov emphasized that China opposes joining a potential new arms control treaty, noting that its nuclear capabilities are incomparable to those of Russia or the United States.
“Russia cannot ignore the nuclear potentials of the United Kingdom and France when discussing the future system of strategic stability,” he stated. He added that without taking into account the nuclear capabilities of the UK and France, progress on strategic stability is impossible—a point President Vladimir Putin has repeatedly underscored.
Addressing security concerns in Eastern Europe, Peskov said that Russia is taking all necessary measures amid what he described as aggressive rhetoric from Poland. “Russophobia, on the verge of hysteria, continues to dominate the Polish leadership,” he asserted.
On international economic matters, Peskov commented on statements by US President Donald Trump, including those related to tariffs on India and Russian oil. “Moscow has not received any notifications from New Delhi about plans to halt purchases of Russian oil,” he said.
Peskov concluded by noting that President Putin will conduct an international phone call in the middle of the working day and meet with the Russian government to discuss socio-economic development issues.
By Vafa Guliyeva
