俄副外长：俄美元首会晤推力已基本耗尽 “战斧”导弹可致局势本质变化

Group 1 - The momentum for reaching an agreement between Russia and the U.S. has largely diminished since their meeting in Anchorage on August 15, primarily due to destructive activities by European nations [1] - The potential provision of "Tomahawk" cruise missiles to Ukraine by the West could signify a fundamental change in the situation, but it will not deter Russia from achieving its military objectives [1] - Russia is discussing the core limitations of the New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (New START) as it approaches its expiration on February 5, 2024, emphasizing that compliance is contingent upon the U.S. not taking actions that would undermine strategic stability [1][2] Group 2 - Russia has not received a response from the U.S. regarding its proposal to continue adhering to the treaty's core limitations after its expiration, indicating that Russia may act independently if the U.S. shows no interest [2] - The New START treaty, signed in 2010, aims to limit the number of nuclear warheads and delivery systems deployed by both countries, originally set for a 10-year term but extended to February 2026 [2] - President Putin announced in February 2023 that Russia would suspend its compliance with the treaty, citing U.S. demands for Russia to adhere to all treaty terms while the U.S. acts unilaterally [2]