Russian, US defence chiefs discuss measures to build trust
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18 August, 2020, 09:25 pm
Last modified: 18 August, 2020, 09:27 pm
The United States earlier on Tuesday informed Russia of its terms for extending a landmark treaty that limits their deployed strategic nuclear weapons. It is due to expire in February
National flags of Russia and the US fly at Vnukovo International Airport in Moscow, Russia April 11, 2017. REUTERS/Maxim Shemetov
Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu discussed strengthening trust measures and transparency in a phone call with US Defense Secretary Mark Esper on Tuesday, Russia's defence ministry said, in an effort to prevent military incidents.
The United States earlier on Tuesday informed Russia of its terms for extending a landmark treaty that limits their deployed strategic nuclear weapons. It is due to expire in February.
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