Russia Open to Disarmament Discussion but Rejects Unconditional Nuclear Weapons Rejection
Russian Ambassador says country cannot accept attempts to impose immediate nuclear disarmament without alternative security instruments
En resumen
- Russia's Ambassador-at-Large Andrey Belousov stated at the 11th NPT Review Conference that Russia cannot accept attempts to impose immediate and unconditional rejection of nuclear weapons on nuclear states without effective alternative security instruments.
- He emphasized that such a radical approach disregards Russia's legitimate interests and fundamental disarmament principles.
- However, he noted Russia remains open to difficult discussions on forming an atmosphere favorable for disarmament, involving both nuclear and non-nuclear states.
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Por qué importa
The Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) Review Conference is held every five years to assess the implementation of the treaty and discuss ways to achieve its goals of non-proliferation, disarmament, and peaceful use of nuclear energy. Russia has historically been a strong proponent of maintaining its nuclear deterrent.
Russia is open to discuss ways of building a disarmament-promoting atmosphere, involving both nuclear and non-nuclear states, Russian Ambassador-at-Large Andrey Belousov said. "We cannot accept attempts to impose an immediate and unconditional rejection of nuclear weapons and the concept of nuclear deterrence on nuclear states without elaborating effective alternative instruments to ensure security. Such a radical approach means a total disregard of our country's legitimate interests and fundamental disarmament principles, as well as a demonstrative unwillingness to appropriately assess and take into account the state of affairs in the area of international security and strategic stability," he said at the 11th NPT Review Conference. "At the same time, Russia is still open to an extremely difficult but inevitable discussion on ways of the collective formation of an atmosphere favorable for disarmament. Both nuclear and non-nuclear states should take part in this process," he stated.
Preguntas abiertas
- What specific alternative security instruments would Russia accept?
- How will other nuclear states respond to Russia's position?
- What concessions might Russia make in future disarmament negotiations?
