Perry urges Russian lawmakers to ratify START II, move to START III

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Defense Secretary William Perry has urged Russia to ratify the Strategic Arms Limitation Treaty (START) II, which would pave the way for the START III agreement. Russia's ratification of START II will speed up the reduction of strategic warheads to the level of 3000-3500. This process will deter 'rogue' states from acquiring nuclear weapons. START II will provide adequate security for both the US and Russia, and it will also save money for both countries. START II will enhance international security and improve US-Russian relations. However, Perry's address garnered a hostile reaction from Duma members.

Evaluation, Treaty ratification, Speeches, lectures and essays, Strategic Arms Limitation treaties, Perry, William J.

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U.S., Russia cancel signing of TMD 'Demarcation' agreement

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The 'first phase' demarcation agreement pertaining to lower-velocity theatre missile defense (TMD) systems between the US and Russia, due to be signed on October 31, 1996, was cancelled at the last minute. On October 25, 1996, Russia announced that it was against such an agreement until a second-phase agreement dealing with higher-velocity systems had been reached. The US objected to Russia's linkage of the two phases of the agreement and abstained from sending its representative to Geneva for signing the 'first phase' agreement. Russia was critical of the stand taken by the US on the issue.

International aspects, Arms control, Ballistic missile defenses, Treaty reservations

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G-7, Russia make modest progress during nuclear summit in Moscow

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The Group of Seven industrialized countries and Russia pledged to cooperate on arms control issues during the April 19-20, 1996, nuclear safety and security summit in Moscow. Russian President Boris Yeltsin endorsed the proposed Australian language that will define the scope of a comprehensive test ban treaty. A joint program to combat nuclear material trafficking through increased cooperation among their national intelligence, customs and enforcement machinery was announced by the eight countries. Nuclear reactor safety issues were also discussed.

Conferences, meetings and seminars, Nuclear arms control, Group of 7, Moscow, Russia (City)

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