The End of OPCW-UN mechanism. What Stands Behind the Russian “No”?

... extremely consistent with its chemical disarmament background and a participant of all relevant conventions and international agreements. Russia began its chemical demilitarization in the ‘80s by signing the Wyoming Memorandum to become one of the founders of Chemical Weapons Convention. Russia played a key role in getting rid of Syrian chemical weapons. Despite financial obstacles, Russia was able to destroy its own arsenal of chemical weapons, the largest in the world, ahead of the extended deadline. If the Russian position is observed ...