It is reported by RIA Novosti with reference to Channel One.

According to the Russian ambassador, the American authorities need to "give up the desire to inflict a strategic defeat on Russia."

“Before that, any progress on our part would have been unjustified,” Antonov said.

He also noted that the agreement ends in 2026 and the parties have nothing to offer something in return.

Earlier, Anatoly Antonov said that the United States is not in the mood for a diplomatic settlement of the conflict in Ukraine.

He also stated that START and space cooperation are the only areas of dialogue with the United States.