Russian tactical nuclear weapons pose no threat to US — diplomat Andrey Belousov stated that Russia’s tactical nuclear weapons do not pose a threat to the United States. He also indicated that efforts to place this issue at the forefront of strategic stability discussions or nuclear arms control negotiations are currently without prospects. This suggests a lack of immediate avenues for dialogue on the matter.

• Russia’s tactical nuclear weapons are not a threat to the US.
• There are no prospects for discussions on this issue within strategic stability dialogue.
• Negotiations on nuclear arms control are also seen as unlikely to progress.
• Andrey Belousov made these statements.