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White House rejects Putin's proposal on nuclear treaty
AFP
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Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Russian President Vladimir Putin.

The United States on Friday rejected Russian President Vladimir Putin's proposal to extend the New START nuclear treaty for one year unconditionally, countering that both nations must cap warheads during the period.

"President Putin's response today to extend New START without freezing nuclear warheads is a non-starter," said Robert O'Brien, the national security advisor.

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(Published 16 October 2020, 23:02 IST)