Russia suspends nuclear agreement, ends uranium research pact with United States

[MowCowWhoHow III]

Source: Reuters

Russia said on Wednesday it was suspending its nuclear and energy research agreement with the United States as a countermeasure against Washington for imposing sanctions on Russia over Ukraine.

The government also said it was terminating for the same reasons an agreement between its nuclear corporation Rosatom and the U.S. Department of Energy on feasibility studies into conversion of Russian research reactors to low enriched uranium.

On Monday, President Vladimir Putin suspended a treaty with Washington on cleaning up weapons-grade plutonium, signaling he is willing to use nuclear disarmament as a new bargaining chip in disputes with the United States over Ukraine and Syria.

"The regular renewal of sanctions against Russia, which include the suspension of Russian-American cooperation in the field of nuclear energy demands the adoption of countermeasures against the U.S. side," the Russian government said on its website.

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[Mc Mike]

1. And after Hillary wins, vlad will settle his ass right on down, and do jack squat

on the world scene, in terms of belligerent action, against the US.

He's trying to game things now to sway elections for his pal, dopey donnie dRumpfenfuhrer. Same for that clown Duterte.

[Buckeye_Democrat]

2. I shudder to think of what would happen if Trump wins.

Russia will probably invade Estonia and Latvia if he's elected, and Donald would either allow it or start WW3!

It would be some kind of rash decision!

[cstanleytech]

6. Not to mention I wouldnt put it past him to try something with Alaska to get control of both

the resources there as well as full control over the the Bering Strait which has some potential as a future trade route.

[silverweb]

3. In other words...

[font color="navy" face="Verdana"]We have a new nuclear arms race to look forward to. Terrific. Just terrific.

Unless you're right, Mc Mike. I truly hope you are.

[alcibiades_mystery]

4. Feeling the pressure

Poor Vlad.

Keep up the attack, Mr. President. Don't give them an inch.

[wysi]

5. This is a ploy

Maneuvering to attempt to help Trump.