Russian dictator Vladimir Putin signed a law denouncing the agreement with the United States on the disposal of weapons-grade plutonium, as well as accompanying protocols. This was reported by The Moscow Times, writes UNN.
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The document stipulated that both states would destroy 34 tons of plutonium each, which was deemed excessive for military needs.
The agreement was signed in 2000 and ratified by Russia in 2011. Moscow suspended its operation back in 2016, accusing Washington of failing to fulfill its obligations. Now, the denunciation means Russia's complete withdrawal from the agreements.