Slovakia welcomes extension of nuclear arms reduction treaty

Slovakia welcomes the extension of the New START nuclear arms reduction treaty by another five years by the United States and Russia. Slovak Foreign and European Affairs Ministry called it an element of transparency and trust-building, as well as a contribution towards international stability and security. New START was signed on April 8, 2010 in Prague and entered into force for ten years on February 5, 2011. After Russian President Vladimir Putin signed its extension last week and the United States announced the same move on Wednesday, it will now last until February 5, 2026.