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Ryabkov Calls for Comprehensive Dialogue Ahead of US Strategic Stability Talks

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  • Ahead of strategic stability talks tomorrow (agenda is yet to be agreed upon), Ryabkov says "we believe that the time has come to resume a systematic, comprehensive, result-oriented dialogue on strategic issues with the US."
    • Notes it is necessary to conduct a "joint review of the concerns of each of the parties in the field of security."
    • It is then possible to begin to discuss how to address these issues "on an equal and mutually acceptable basis", including through arms control. Russia is proposing that the U.S. enter a new "security equation."
    • "It should include all factors that affect strategic security"
  • Russia to pay EUR1.1bn/yr under EU carbon tax scheme (highest of any country).
    • Tax will apply to 7.3% of Russia's total exports to the EU and amount to 16% of the total imported goods value. Iron & steel exports set to be hit hardest by the tax
MNI London Bureau | +44 020-3983-7894 | murray.nichol@marketnews.com
MNI London Bureau | +44 020-3983-7894 | murray.nichol@marketnews.com

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