Moscow: confirms that it will continue to respect restrictions on nuclear weapons if Washington adheres to them

Russia announced on Wednesday that it would adhere to the restrictions imposed on Its nuclear weaponsunder a treaty "New Start" The expiring date between it and the United States, as long as Washington also adheres to it.

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said: "Mortgage" Which Russia imposed on itself against increasing the size of its nuclear arsenal "It remains in effect, but only unless the United States exceeds the prescribed limits"

NATO calls for restraint

and called NATO (NATO), earlier, to exercise restraint and bear responsibility following the expiration "New Start" The last bilateral treaty to remove Nuclear weapons between Russia and the United States of America, according to what a NATO official announced Thursday.

Agence France-Presse quoted the official as saying: "Restraint and responsibility in the nuclear field are essential to global security".