president putin's call to form a broad anti-terrorist coalition without double standards on the basis of international law is more relevant than ever we are waste awaiting the response a response to the russia initiative to elaborate a convention on the suppression of acts of chemical and biological terrorism

We need to protect and promote the framework for nuclear disarmament and non-proliferation–first and foremost, the Non-Proliferation Treaty. Great power rivalry can threatenstrategic stability. Dialogue and cooperation are essential. The extension of the New START Treaty is a welcome step forward.The international norm against the use of weapons of mass destruction must be upheld. The increased threat from chemical weapons must be countered