Moscow: US has bet on arms race

Russia's envoy to the UN said Washington has made arms competition a condition for holding talks, but Moscow is ready for dialogue without any preconditions.

• The Russian official stated that the United States has linked arms control discussions to other political issues.
• Moscow maintains its position that negotiations should proceed independently of geopolitical tensions.. Russian officials have repeatedly accused the US of creating obstacles to arms control agreements, while Western nations argue that Russia's military actions have complicated diplomatic efforts.

# Moscow: US Has Wagered on Arms Race