“In accordance with the instruction of the presidents of the two countries, discussion of the prospects of arms control continued, including the issue of extending the START Treaty and maintaining stability and predictability in the context of the termination of the INF Treaty,” the ministry said.

In addition, the parties held a comprehensive dialogue to resolve problems in the field of international security.

On June 22, Vienna hosted consultations between Russia and the United States on strategic stability. They lasted almost ten hours.

From Russia, the meeting was attended by Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov.

On the American side, there was Marshall Billingsley, the special envoy of the US president for arms control.