Putin seeks rapid renewal of key nuclear deal with US

Russia’s President Vladimir Putin on Thursday said Moscow seeks to renew the nuclear New Start treaty, a key remaining US-Russian arms treaty, before the end of the year.

Speaking to military chiefs and Russian defense executives, Putin said the decision must be made quickly on the soon-to-expire document, and Washington’s position is so far unclear.

“Russia is ready to renew the New Start treaty without delay, as quickly as possible, before the end of this year,” Putin said.