US and Russia ‘close to nuclear cuts deal’

The US and Russia reported december 2009 they were close to an agreement on nuclear arms reduction after Presidents Barack Obama and Dmitry Medvedev met on the sidelines of the Copenhagen climate conference.

Mr Obama reported 'excellent progress' towards a replacement for the Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty, which expired this month, while Mr Medvedev said a deal was 'very close', with only 'technical details' to resolve.

ESO: Background information: Clinton hails progress on Russia nuclear talks http://www.europeansources.info/record/clinton-hails-progress-on-russia-nuclear-talks/

ITAR-TASS, 18.12.09: Strategic arms treaty won’t be signed in 2009 – aide http://www.itar-tass.com/en/

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