Global Upfront Newspapers
CoverNewsWorld News

Russia Rules Out Joining Treaty On Prohibition Of Nuclear Weapons

  • Assertive advancement of the treaty deepens disunity between states and undermines the regime of Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons, Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said

Russia has ruled out joining the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (TPNW), Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said on Friday.

She made this comment following the completion of the first conference of states-participants of the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons.

According to her, assertive advancement of the treaty deepens disunity between states and undermines the regime of Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons.

“In connection with the desire to put on a permanent basis the efforts to universalize the TPNW, as recorded in the final documents of the conference, we emphasize: Russia does not intend to join this agreement and believes that the treaty does not establish any universal standards: neither now nor in the future,” she said.

According to Zakharova, Moscow continues to firmly adhere to the position that the development of the TPNW was premature, erroneous and, in fact, counterproductive. This agreement does nothing to reduce the growing nuclear risks and does not bring humanity one step closer to the goal stated in it, and the approach laid down in the TPNW only leads to an increase in contradictions between nuclear and non-nuclear states, she stressed.

“It does not take into account the military-political and military-strategic situation and runs counter to the principle that nuclear disarmament should be carried out in such a way that it would lead to “an increase in the level of security for all.” We do not see realistic ways to implement any – or practical measures to directly reduce nuclear weapons,” the diplomat continued.

“Russia, like all other states with military nuclear potential, did not take part in the conference of states-participants of the TPNW and does not intend to do so in the future. We also do not plan to build joint work with auxiliary structures created as part of the interaction of the participants of the TPNW to implement it,” she said.

Advertize With Us

See Also

Biden Lashes Out As U.S. Supreme Court Strikes Down Landmark Civil Rights Affirmative Action, Says: ‘This Is Not A Normal Court’

Global Upfront

Community  Drags Gombe Governor, Emir of Pindiga, Others To Court For Stopping Mosque Reconstruction

Global Upfront

Results From Labour Party Agents Showed I Defeated Sanwo-Olu, Says LP’s Governorship Candidate, Rhodes-Vivour

Global Upfront

COVID-19: Nigeria confirms 265 new cases, total infections now 7,526

Global Upfront

Russian Court Upholds Ban On ‘Extremist’ Facebook And Instagram, Meta Banned From Doing Business in Country

Global Upfront

Stimulus package to jump start Nigerian economy coming, Finance Minister

Global Upfront

Who is Peter Obi? Obidient Movement Answers FFK

Global Upfront

Regina Daniels: Police Arrest Surety Over Failure To Produce Omoyele Sowore For Investigation In Petition By Ned Nwoko

Global Upfront

Groups kick as Buhari gives up, says only God can police Nigeria, Niger border

Global Upfront

Allow Use Of Temporary Voters Card For Governorship, State Assembly Elections, Abuja Orders INEC

Global Upfront

This website uses Cookies to improve User experience. We assume this is OK...If not, please opt-out! Accept Read More