US State Department Deputy Spokesperson Mark Toner considered tragedy the suspension of cooperation with Russia on nuclear field, RIA Novosti reports.
Suspension of cooperation with Russia on nuclear field is tragedy - US State Department
STEPANAKERT, OCTOBER 6, ARTSAKHPRESS-ARMENPRESS: “That’s a real tragedy, because these are areas that we had successfully cooperated in the past. And again, it’s in the interest of our both our countries to continue those efforts”, Toner said at a daily press briefing. Toner said the US regrets Russia’s such decision.
In his turn White House Press Secretary Josh Earnest said the US administration hopes to continue cooperation with Russia on nuclear security provision sector, despite the difficulties in bilateral relations.
The Russian Government on October 5 ordered to suspend the deal signed with US in 2013 in Vienna.
