Is Impact of The New START Generally Positive?
She cited that the United States government is very happy about the way the implementation of the treaty is going so far. She noted that both countries had really kept the pace with each other. She reported that Russia has now done 17 inspections an
Are US and Russia Able to Cooperate on Nuclear Arms Reduction Issue?
She noted that since the early 1970s, both countries have been engaged in nuclear arms limitation and reduction. She stressed that this new treaty is a stabilizing and confidence building mechanism that will continue that process.
Violent Protests Rock Western Kazakhstan
Ms. Nuland said the United States is concerned by reports that some forms of communication were disabled in the wake of these protests, and urge the Government of Kazakhstan to quickly and fully restore open lines of communication
Credible Reports of Inhumane Treatment of Political Prisoners Cited in Belarus
United States and EU reiterate that the improvement of bilateral relations with the United States and the European Union is conditional on progress by the Government of Belarus towards the fulfillment of its OSCE commitments and the respect for fund
US Voices Concern on Allegation of Election Irregularities in Russia
He said President Medvedev has said there should be a full investigation of allegations. He said Foreign Minister Lavrov has talked about following up on the OSCE. The Russian government allowed for demonstrations, in some ways in an unprecedented w
