Putin offers arms dialogue If Washington is ready

Oct 1

Karen Hallberg asks about nuclear risk, arms control and the influence of AI. Putin says Russia could resume a dialogue with the United States as soon as Washington is ready, arguing that political circumstances ended earlier exchanges. He describes Russia’s strategic forces as overwhelmingly modern and says dialogue and mutual attention to security are needed. His recollection of the earlier breakdown and force-modernization figure remain attributed; readiness to talk does not establish resumed negotiations, a new treaty or a moratorium agreed in this exchange.

Putin says Russia could resume nuclear and strategic arms-control dialogue as soon as the United States is ready. He recalls the earlier breakdown and cites modernization of Russian strategic forces while arguing for reciprocal attention to security. The recollection and figures remain attributed; the statement confirms no resumed talks, treaty or agreed moratorium.