INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
veiled threats by the Russian leader that have revived long-dormant fears that nuclear weapons could be used in Europe.Here are some key
details:What does the treaty say?Part of the Obama administration's push to "reset" ties with the Kremlin, the treaty was signed in Prague
nevertheless left both sides sufficient nuclear weapons to blow up the world many times over.The treaty also provided for a series of mutual
the treaty, with Putin issuing thinly veiled threats to use nuclear weapons and the U.S
leading the push to arm Ukraine and punish Moscow for its aggression.Moscow announced in August 2022 that it was suspending U.S
inspections of its military sites, claiming that the United States was obstructing visits to its facilities, an accusation Washington
rejected.Russia also indefinitely postponed talks to discuss the resumption of inspections under the treaty that had been due to take place
in Cairo in November, accusing the United States of "toxicity and animosity."In January, the United States accused Russia of being in
non-compliance with the treaty.Russia's ambassador to the United States replied that Moscow had been "irreproachably observing" the accord
Secretary of State Antony Blinken said the decision to suspend the treaty was "deeply unfortunate and irresponsible," but stressed the U.S
remained willing to discuss the issue.Former U.S
reflects the status of the relationship, so no surprises
