“Suspension does not mean exit.
The situation can be “reversed” if the United States shows the political will and makes an honest effort for a general de-escalation and creating conditions for the resumption of the comprehensive operation of START,” he wrote on Telegram.
On February 21, Russian leader Vladimir Putin announced that Russia was suspending its participation in the Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty.
Moscow does not withdraw from the agreement, namely, it suspends its participation, the President noted.
According to CBS journalist from the White House press pool, Ed O'Keefe, US leader Joe Biden called Russia's decision to suspend participation in START a mistake.