Russian diplomat: America has not given an explanation about the nuclear tests

According to Isna, Russian Ambassador to the United States, Alexander Darchev, said on Wednesday evening: “The situation is contradictory. The US government has not yet provided an official explanation about the nuclear tests.

In an interview with the Russian newspaper “Kommersant”, the Russian ambassador said: “The United States has not yet provided an explanation for the cases mentioned by the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, whether the President of the United States was referring to a full-scale test involving the explosion of a nuclear warhead, or whether he spoke about the testing of new systems, and this opens a wide field for speculation.”

“U.S. efforts to obscure the issue of a possible resumption of nuclear tests do not increase mutual trust and raise doubts about the responsible approach of the United States,” Alexander Darchev emphasized.

Referring to the ambiguous position of the United States on nuclear tests, Darchiv said: “If the Americans make excuses about the need for a detailed analysis of the Russian initiative about maintaining the limits set by the New Start Treaty for a year after its expiration, which we do not request and can be done quickly without participating in negotiations, then hiding this vital issue of international security and strategic stability will not increase mutual trust and raise doubts about the responsible approach of the American side. does.”

The Russian diplomat pointed out that Moscow would gladly accept Washington’s statements about nuclear tests, given Russia’s possession of advanced models of the latest weapons.

He added: “It is worth noting that in the United States itself, the possible resumption of nuclear tests has been severely criticized not only by the political opponents of President Donald Trump, but also by the professional community. Experts warn about the serious negative consequences of such an action.

Darchiv also said: “Claims that Russia and China are apparently testing nuclear weapons, and therefore the United States is obligated to continue it, are baseless.”

The Russian ambassador to America stated: “Such 180-degree turns by the current government are caused by the desire to ensure the military superiority of the United States.” “In Moscow, given the unprecedented advances and new weapons that have been developed in recent years and reliably guarantee the security of our country, these turns are perceived calmly.”

As Darchev noted, Russia has never shied away from “honest and equal dialogue in this vital area, strictly adhering to Russian national interests.”

The Russian diplomat concluded: “At the same time, we need to understand that the conditions for its launch will be created when we see more changes for the better in Washington’s policy towards Russia.”

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