Strategic Stabilization: A Window of Opportunities for Russia and the U.S.

... conversation between Putin and Trump on March 20, after which the two presidents declared their interest in a meaningful discussion on strategic stability aimed at preventing a new arms race [ 1 ]. The first step towards a positive agenda should be a joint statement ... ... talks has not yet arrived. Problems with prolongation The simplest and most obvious option would be to prolong the current New START for another five years until 2026. There are, however, a number of obstacles to this. Trump is extremely opposed to ...