The new American warhead increases the risk of a nuclear conflict – Lavrov

Russia worries about the beginning of the production of warheads in the United States low power nuclear W76-2.

"This subject has already been included in the review of Washington's nuclear policy of last year, and even then we have expressed our deep concern that The ammunition point of this power would reduce the threshold for the use of nuclear weapons and, of course, increase the risk of nuclear destruction, "he said.

"If we understand that this provision is translated into the language of practical action, of course, it adds nothing to the security of the modern world," Lavrov said.

Moscow's proposal to restore dialogue with Washington on strategic stability remains in effect, the minister added.

"We have repeatedly proposed to the Washington administration to resume the dialogue on strategic stability in all its components, without exception, and this proposal remains on the negotiating table, which is why it is not necessary to do so. unfortunately has not started yet, "he said.