Bortnikov saw the suspension of Russia's participation in START as a process of reformatting relations

This was stated by the director of the FSB, Alexander Bortnikov, on the air of the NTV channel.

“There is a process of reformatting relations.

And strategic relations, and geopolitical relations, ”RIA Novosti quotes him.

On February 21, Russian leader Vladimir Putin announced that Russia was suspending its participation in the Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (START).

According to him, before returning to this issue, it is necessary to understand what NATO countries such as France and Great Britain are claiming.