Putin Biden go ballistic over new start in nuke deal. US accuses Russia of violating treaty by blocking inspections . Charge days after Russia hinted at ending nuke arms control .
A ballistic faceoff has erupted between Russia and the US over new start nuke deal . US President Joe Biden administration has accused Russia of violating the last remaining nuclear weapons treaty between the two countries . Biden administration claims that Russia is blocking on-site inspections.
Biden claim nukes deal violations
Russian officials rejected US request to hold a meeting to address compliance concerns over new start nuclear treaty . Russian authorities blocked on site inspection attempt by the United States officials . Russia refusal to facilitate inspection activities prevents Washington from exercising important rights under treaty and threatens the viability of US nuclear arms control .
Allegations come days after Russia deadliest nuclear ultimatum to the US . On Jan 30 Russia told US that new start nuke deal could expire in 2026 without replacement due to US effort to inflict strategic depeat on Moscow .
In November 2022 Russia cancelled new start talks slated to take place in Cairo . The foreign minister of Russia had then said that there was no possibility of resuming talks until Washington continued to arm Ukraine.
While the US charges Russia with obstructing inspections Washington has also prevented Russian inspections from doing their job by imposing sanctions . US-Russia fierce off over nuke arms control could have disastrous impact .Remember the pact limits number of nuclear warheads that two nations can possess.
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