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Russia Says US Policy Undermined Its Security, Citing New START Suspension

Russian diplomat Andrey Belousov told an NPT conference that Moscow suspended its participation in the New START treaty because US policy was designed to undermine Russia's security and because Washington violated key treaty provisions. He said Russia remains open to dialogue but will shape its approach based on Western military policy.

By Tertius News AI Desk 1 outlet · 2 articles Version 1 Coverage Apr 30, 2026 Published Aug 13

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UNITED NATIONS, April 30. /TASS/. Russia has signaled that its future approach to nuclear arms control will be shaped by what it describes as the West's hostile military policy and the United States' rejection of its proposals, a senior Russian diplomat said at a United Nations conference on nuclear non-proliferation.

Andrey Belousov, Russia's Ambassador-at-Large at the Foreign Ministry, addressed the 11th Review Conference of the Parties to the Treaty on the Non-proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT), where he reiterated Moscow's justification for suspending its participation in the New START treaty.

Coverage Comparison

Both reports from TASS, Russia's state news agency, cover Belousov's remarks at the NPT conference. One report focuses on his statement that Russia will develop its approach based on the US rejection of its 'post-New START proposals' and a thorough analysis of the military policy of Western nuclear powers. The other highlights his defense of Russia's decision to suspend its participation in New START, citing US policy aimed at undermining Russia's national security and Washington's alleged violations of the treaty's quantitative restrictions.

While both articles align closely with Russian official positions, they offer slightly different angles: one emphasizes Russia's openness to dialogue and responsible conduct, the other stresses the reasons for the suspension, using stronger language such as 'undermine' and 'violated.'

Key Claims

Belousov stated that Russia 'will develop its approach in this field based on a thorough analysis of the military policy of Western nuclear powers and the overall strategic situation,' according to the first TASS report. He also said Russia 'seeks to act as responsibly and carefully as possible' and remains 'open to searching for equal and mutually acceptable solutions based on dialogue.'

In the second report, Belousov is quoted as saying that Russia's decision to suspend participation in New START was based on grounds that 'the US policy was geared to undermine our national security,' contradicting principles in the treaty's preamble. He further claimed that 'even before the suspension of the treaty, Washington seriously violated the document's pivotal provisions on the quantitative restrictions on relevant weapons.'

Additionally, Belousov recalled that in September 2025, before the treaty's expiration, President Vladimir Putin had proposed showing restraint in the nuclear sphere and continuing to comply with New START's strategic weapons restrictions for one more year.

Perspectives

These claims, carried by Russia's official state news agency, reflect Moscow's official position. There is no independent verification or alternative perspective provided in the reports. The diplomatic and strategic context includes an ongoing conflict in Ukraine, which has heightened tensions between Russia and the West, and the suspension of New START participation has been a point of contention in international arms control circles. The NPT Review Conference itself has become a forum where Russia and Western nations have exchanged sharp criticism over nuclear policy.

Belousov's statements suggest that Russia's future course on arms control will depend on Western actions, but he also expressed openness to dialogue 'provided conditions are created for such cooperation,' a phrase that leaves room for diplomatic engagement even while signaling firmness.

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TASS — English as of Apr 30, 2026, 7:15 AM UTC

Framing: Our reading Russia's response to US rejection of New START proposals — neutral

Facts Included:

Russia will develop its approach to Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (New START) based on US rejection of proposals
Russia seeks to act responsibly and carefully in the field
Russia remains open to searching for equal and mutually acceptable solutions
Russian Foreign Ministry's Ambassador-at-Large Andrey Belousov addressed the 11th Review Conference of the Parties to the Treaty on the Non-proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT)

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TASS — English as of Apr 30, 2026, 12:15 AM UTC

Framing: Our reading Russia's suspension of New START Treaty participation — critical

Facts Included:

Russia suspended its participation in the New START Treaty
US policy was geared to undermine Russia's national security
Washington violated the document's pivotal provisions on quantitative restrictions on relevant weapons
President Vladimir Putin's initiative to show restraint in the nuclear sphere
Russian Ambassador at Large Andrey Belousov addressed the 11th NPT Review Conference

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What was claimed, and who backed it

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Claim	Confidence	Status
ClaimRussia will develop its approach to Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (New START) based on US rejection of proposals. Russia seeks to act responsibly and carefully in the field.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via TASS — English as of Apr 30, 2026, 7:15 AM UTC
ClaimRussia remains open to searching for equal and mutually acceptable solutions based on dialogue in order to ensure comprehensive strategic stability.	ConfidenceMedium	StatusSingle-source via TASS — English as of Apr 30, 2026, 7:15 AM UTC
ClaimRussia suspended its participation in the New START Treaty because the US policy was geared to undermine Russia's national security and Washington violated the document's pivotal provisions on quantitative restrictions on relevant weapons.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via TASS — English as of Apr 30, 2026, 12:15 AM UTC
ClaimPresident Vladimir Putin came out with an initiative to show restraint in the nuclear sphere and continue complying with the restrictions on strategic weapons set by the New START document for one more year.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via TASS — English as of Apr 30, 2026, 12:15 AM UTC
ClaimRussian Ambassador at Large Andrey Belousov addressed the 11th Review Conference of the Parties to the Treaty on the Non-proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT).	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via TASS — English as of Apr 30, 2026, 7:15 AM UTC

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1 outlet · 2 articles consulted: TASS — English 5 claims extracted Version 1 Written 2026-08-13