"There are no reasons to link these issues or count on Russia being more cooperative in toughening sanctions against Iran if there is progress in talks with the United States on further cuts in strategic offensive weapons," the source said.
President Obama has received his answer from the Russians.
The Russians will not cut their nuclear arms unless the US abandons the missile shield in Eastern Europe. President Obama stated that the missile shield will not be needed if the Russians can cooperate in convincing the Mullahcracy in dropping their nuclear arms program.
I wonder if he'll still abandon the missile shield in Eastern Europe as a gesture of goodwill to the Russians. Reuters
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