The Russian diplomatic representative announced this during a reception at the Washington embassy on the occasion of Russia Day.
“In a few years, in 2026, it (the contract. - RT ) will expire.
Does it meet the national interests of the United States that we will not have contacts between the military, diplomats on strategic stability?
It seems to me that no, ”RIA Novosti quotes Antonov.
According to the ambassador, the parties should start discussing further cooperation in this area right now.
Earlier, Ambassador Anatoly Antonov said that bilateral relations between Russia and the United States have reached an impasse.