Naive Obama gets exactly nothing from Russia in exhange for US reduction in nuclear arms
Russia will not agree to tougher sanctions against Iran over its nuclear program in exchange for a new nuclear arms cuts deal with Washington, Interfax news agency quoted a foreign ministry source as saying Tuesday.
Last week, U.S. President Barack Obama’s nuclear adviser suggested that progress on a U.S.-Russian nuclear arms pact could help persuade Moscow to be more cooperative on Iran.
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The sharp tone of the Russian comments contrasted with the positive mood that dominated last week during Obama’s visit to Moscow aimed at “resetting” thorny bilateral ties.
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“If we make concessions on strategic nuclear issues the Russians are much more willing to be cooperative when it comes to Iran,” Samore told experts.