Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin says Russia could consider getting rid of its nuclear arsenal if all other countries agreed to do so as well. After meeting with German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier, Putin was asked if he could imagine a Russia without nuclear weapons. "Of course," he answered. "What do we need nuclear weapons for?" Steinmeier is visiting leaders in Moscow and has been encouraging the Kremlin to take part in a global disarmament initiative proposed by US President Barack Obama. Putin's answer did have one caveat, however. "If those who invented the atomic bomb, and used it, are prepared to do away with atom boms, then we would welcome this," he said, suggesting his country's involvement is dependent on US disarmament.
After meeting with German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier, Putin was asked if he could imagine a Russia without nuclear weapons.
"Of course," he answered. "What do we need nuclear weapons for?"
Steinmeier is visiting leaders in Moscow and has been encouraging the Kremlin to take part in a global disarmament initiative proposed by US President Barack Obama.
Putin's answer did have one caveat, however.
"If those who invented the atomic bomb, and used it, are prepared to do away with atom boms, then we would welcome this," he said, suggesting his country's involvement is dependent on US disarmament.
What do we need nuclear weapons for?
A question all countries would struggle to answer. keep to the Fen Causeway
I think it is time for Dima and Barack to take a little trip to Iceland... "Pretending that you already know the answer when you don't is not actually very helpful." ~Migeru.
invite the chinese too! ~"When an inner situation is not made conscious, it appears outside as fate." Karl Jung~
