“Russia has a parallel project trying to divide NATO. This will not happen ... Russia should focus on the real problem: the secretive build-up (forces. - RT) by China, ”he wrote on Twitter.

Thus, he commented on a tweet from the Russian Foreign Ministry, which said that at a meeting in Vienna, Russia raised the issue of the destabilizing consequences of NATO’s activity in Europe.

Russia has side-project to try to divide NATO. Not going to happen. Consulted @NATO before and after Vienna talks. Russia should stay focused on the real issue: China's secretive build-up. Meanwhile, we'll send teams on warheads / doctrine, verif. & space to Vienna. @mfa_russiahttps: //t.co/6dCa4Y0Ijj

- Ambassador Marshall S. Billingslea (@USArmsControl) June 25, 2020

Billingsley said earlier that the Vienna talks allowed the two countries to move forward in understanding nuclear disarmament issues.

In addition, he announced Washington’s readiness “under certain circumstances” to consider extending the START Treaty.