To be with you. Its a great pleasure to discuss russia america relations. Of course, its not a very easy task. Of course its very difficult to talk about russia america relations. Too many contradictions have accumulated. There is ongoing debate on who is more at fault for their deportable deplorable current state. Who should take the First Step Towards the other side . Step tor side . I have to admit that for now we are walking in a circle without any clear perspective. On occasion i tend to persuade the American Public that russia and the United States are not enemies and that we cannot afford the luxury of not talking to each other despite all the existing disagreements. The wellbeing of the whole planet depends on the quality of russian and United States relations. We must remember that the common victory in the struggle was the very foundation of the human civilization. 75 years ago it was the responsibility for maintaining peace and security according to the u. N. Charter. The basic principles of international communication. As a result we witnessed a decrease of manageability and politics. A pandemic has pushed a rising nation to the activity to respond to mutual challenges. Consequently the president of russia in his latest article on the occasion of the military victory in world war ii said they will should Pay Attention to the history of the initial relations. They claim their commitment to seek compromises and demand in a lateral escalation. Its our duty to preserve global strategic stability and prevent local complex from breaking leading to great wars. Today its more crucial as the institution tries to maintain world order. In this regard the president of russia put forward a to commit a meeting on behalf of the Member States of the u. N. Security council. We believe it would play an essential role in finding ways to improve a dangerous scenario with unpredictable consequences. [inaudible] i can only say that i can see there is such a check tree over the past 30 years with the ups and downs of the continuance of the failure to finish the cold war with dignity on the basis of equality. I emphasize we are ready for this conversation. Of course for us its vital that our relations have respect for our legitimate interests and we need to talk about the importance of russia in terms of the United States. It would be an exaggeration to say these issues have always been at the forefront right we are deeply concerned about the United States nation leading to the collapse of the strategic the architecture of mutual transparency that proved to be the most difficult moment of the cold war sends the burden to washington. Its creates a military strategic environment with the United States. Russia failed to achieve its object if and history has demonstrated it tends to misuse tools with instability and growing conflict. Although its an approach to find a common solution to the Common Threads of local security the United States Russia Strategic ability application. The latest on june 22. It should be considered a positive signal. Instead of megaphone diplomacy we need a direct conversation on the most pressing issues. Overall the meeting was conducted in a positive manner. Its focused on the practical efforts of crowd control as wells approaches to initial security. It controlled their interest in continuing the dialogue. There were few topics for discussion. In particular they agree to hold a working Group Meeting on space issues. Both sides decided to conduct an expert level meeting to discuss Nuclear Strategies including the use of Nuclear Weapons. They agreed to use transparency issues. Its likely to be one of the most difficult topics as her country approaches this matter deeper and significantly. They will also discuss the issues related to weapons capable of performing Strategic Missions and strategic stability which are not current by any international means. The arms control would pursue with United States should be based on Mutual Respect for each others interest and concerns. Therefore we support a comprehensive approach to agreements in this area. We do not see any point in treaties that fail to take into account strategic stability. For example the relationship between the offensive and defensive strategic systems. The dialogue revealed consistent differences between our countries on a number of key issues. The parties could not achieve a common understanding on the extension of a new s. T. A. R. T. Treaty and the socalled china and i hope therell be time today to discuss with you all of these elements. The russian delegation reiterated its argument why under the current circumstances the extension of the treaty would be unreasonable and a mutually official step. It would not form an arms escalation and military stability but would provide space to overcome existing difficulties and agree on approaches to expand the possible membership of future arms control agreements. For those reasons last december russia announced that it was ready to start discussions on technical issues related to the extension of the treaty immediately and without any conditions. However the United States it wasnt sufficient. We are convinced that the restoration of strategic stability and the search for mutually Acceptable Solutions are contrary to the claims of certain United States officials this approach does not imply outdated or obsolete staff at all costs. About rewarding extreme steps and those who use arms control as it protects its triedandtrue foundations. The main Global Concerns over the collapse of the imf treaty and the certain future of new start we deemed it important to reassure everyone that we do not intend to drift towards confrontation fraught with the end of humankind. We suggested that russia and the United States should conduct a joint declaration in the in admissibility of nuclear war. A positive reply has yet to be received, has not yet been received. I would like to conclude with their oars of the russian president said on june 24 on the 75th anniversary of the deep state quote we understand how important it is to strengthen friendship between nations and we are open to dialogue and declaration on issues of the international agenda. Among them is creation of a common reliable Security System something the world needs. Only then can we protect the world from dangerous threats end of quote. Heres another important idea. Homeland security does not like like what the world requires is not a race towards imf. It requires a race towards reasonableness. We had better run that race end of quote. These words were said not by mr. Putin but vy the merra. We would like to invite the United States to fulfill this aspirations of the american politician. Thank you very much. Thank you mr. Ambassador for that fascinating and sweeping exposition. An issue that is provoking a cry in the nations capitol namely the issue of the purported russian bounty in afghanistan. My query to you is has the Trump Administration contacted the russian government about this issue in any form since it became a public matter in recent weeks . C of course jacob i would like to say that i hope there will be an opportunity for me to answer. I mentioned there have been strategic talks between the United States and russia. I mentioned that they are involving the socalled chinas factor involving positive developments in russian and american relations. Im not surprised that you embrace this issue. Frankly i tried to establish construct if communication with american journalists. I would like to confirm openly that the Russian Embassy doors are open for everybody who would like to know an opinion, russian opinion on the latest subject. But i have to say today that fake news information is very popular in the United States. Sometimes im shocked by reading some articles involving socalled maligned activities of one country or another and i would like to reflect on what may be a stupid question on this decency and selfrespect, dignity when we are talking about journalists. I know that there is a lot of popular mask media have published such news but i would like to say to you officially that these allegations distributed by the media are at downright lie. No concrete evidence has been presented and they are trying to create an impression that our country is an enemy of the United States and by the way dont forget i started my remarks in a message that we russian and the United States are not enemies. I try to persuade everybody who lives in United States. Seeking sensation some journalists tend to the dialogue between ministries of Foreign Affairs and representatives of our country. It deflects attention from the need to find efforts to launch to counterterrorist emanating from pakistan but id like jacob to emphasize that we are ready and we are insisting the United States find entries in afghanistan. We have a close adoration and its better to say not declaration but consultations. I remember the one side made a mistake in a discussion by saying negotiations. I was quoted by a journalist saying come on it means the position between the russian and american president but i just made a mistake so id like to say to you that we are in close contact with our american official colleagues and we are also discussing all the issues regarding this provocation published by the mask media in the United States. But i would like to totally reject all accusations against russia. We are not interested in the victory of terrorism in afghanistan. We already lost so many thousands of lives of russian soldiers and we understand how it is difficult and with United States negotiators on this issue we are in close contact with them. Its a shame those guys who are trying to divide the line between the russian and the United States on this issue. Thank you for that comprehensive answer. Theres only one thing id have to dispute which is that your english is superb. Course i will smile once more. We have a question. Open skies treaty is an important issue. Jacob i would like to say personally ive spent more than 30 years on this question. Iran number how we created the architecture together with United States with members. And i would like to express my regret that the United States decided to withdraw from the very important legally binding documents and treaties. Open skies treaty in light of their decision to restore the open skies treaty announced by the United States its important to remember that the treaty is relevant and vital means of strengthening measures and ensuring the direction of the participating states. I would like to remind you in the beginning the United States tried to persuade the russian figuration to defy this treaty and the United States did a lot of treaties with us. As usual we have agreed with ratifying it a newly now dont know what kind of effort should be made to dissuade the United States to return back to this treaty. Given the shortage of dialogue between russia and western countries on military Security Issues the loss of such expert communication will be hard to compensate for. You have mentioned at the conference on the open skies treaty to lace. The participants in the media discuss the implications and future procedures of the duration in connection with the United States announced decision to resume the treaty. Unfortunately jacob, unfortunately russia and the United States failed to bring together their impositions. We consider washington showed no clinical will to accept the sanctions. Seems to me this is similar to the imf. There was a decision by the United States to withdraw. The United States has sounded and blames the Russian Federation for the formation of this treaty. The same situation we see when we are talking about the decision of the United States to withdraw from this treaty. But there is a difference. If youre a member imf was a bilateral treaty and open skies treaty is not. I just would like to raise the question and i dont want to ask from you and the answer but i would like for you to answer one thing. Why the rest of the nato countries can see that its important to stay in this treaty. Why just only one country decides to withdraw from this treaty . Moreover i would like to refresh your memory saying that we have a special open skies consult it to have commission words open to discuss technical problems and we have also a lot of technical implementations by the United States and its obligations to meet this treaty. I would like to raise one question maybe to myself, not to you and not to the United States. What kind of steps should we take after withdrawal of United States from this treaty . You know that this treaty asked a flight of the territory European Countries as well as the United States and canada. Now there will be no possibility for us to see what is going on in the territory of the United States. We understand what kind of joint communication lines are existing between nato countries and im hesitating that nobody will share information on the situation in the territory of the Russian Federation using the provisions of this treaty. So i would like to say its a very serious step taken by the added states and im sure the minister of defense and the other Agencies Concerned will take the proper steps in the end to protect the initial interest. I can see that jacob. Im very much concerned by this. I consider it very counterproductive to go from one treaty to another one like the japanese proverb. Its very easy to destroy a church. It will be needed only one day but to construct its, it will take three years. As the situation with the s. T. A. R. T. Treaty and the situation with the jcpoa, i consider it very important to respect achievements by our countries and this fear to try to find a solution on very as problems of the United States. So again i would jeff to apply to the United States authorities to make its decision and to support our efforts to keep multilateral agreements in the strategic sphere alive. I now have an even grander question about grand strategy from someone who is a close observer of russia and happens to be the chairman of the board of the center for the national interest, drew go who asks you mention both china and mr. Putins article in the national interest. Mr. Putin mentioned that the p5 will meet soon. Nuclear arms control may be an important topic. What are the realistic chances that china will finally join a discussion with the u. S. And russia on arms control in general and hypersonic missiles in particular . Jacob its not fair for me to say you have mentioned at least three questions and i dont know how to begin because all the elements of your questions are very important. The chinese that are initiative introduced by mr. Putin and the future talks of arms control called trilateral negotiations that the United States envisages for arms control. Let me start with a simple point maybe thats more easy to understand. Its a proposal for Vladimir Putin on the meeting of five government meetings of the u. N. Security council. Like to inform you that we have conveyed our proposals. They include key issues affecting Global Politics security and governing. The date of such a meeting has not been determined. We think that its important to reach an agreement on the substantial content of the assignment before you move forward to Organization Details and jacob its very important to the staff that our intention is not just only focused on arms control issues during negotiations between our p5 leaders. You will see that we can see such meetings very seldom. Its a lot of pressing issues that are leaders have to discuss. Arms control issues have to be just only one a month, comprehensive agenda that we are offering our friends to discuss. Im sure china, the uk and france have their own interests on the p5 meeting. Now the issue regarding the socalled chinese factor. The chinese factor was at the center of discussions in vienna between our delegation. Frankly to our regret washington has taken the s. T. A. R. T. Treaty hostage by insisting that its extension is conditional on the progress in socalled bilateral arms control mcgough sheesh and in china. The topic of the socalled was the central United States statements that the vienna meeting and jacob you remember the famous father of the hall where their words china and the United States. It was an invitation to china to participate in our bilateral discussions. Americans pressed for our support for their ideas of transforming the bilateral discussions in a twoway trilateral forum. The russian made it clear that it should not a mistaken for a payment or to support the United States plans. Moreover we are ready for any development of the situation with the new start. We are not going to if any course especially the one that americans support. We are open, jacob its important to understand we are open for bilateral discussions on possible measures to provide predictability and the restraint of Nuclear Missiles fear. We can see its counterproductive to force someone to participate in such discussions. Negotiations must be conducted on the basis of consensus and regard for their legitimate interests of all parties. That is why the United States attempts to put International Pressure on china in order to make it art is updated Nuclear Arms Control is unjustified. Russia as you well know gives priority to involving the uk and france in the dialogue. Why . Because they are Nuclear Weapons state and they are members of nato and we are very much concerned with what nato is doing close to russian territory. And by the way i would like to give you a few figures. According to china has 320 nuclear warheads. I would like to emphasize all deployed january 2020. According to statistics jacob and you can find it everywhere, china has around 90 icbms and 48 slbms so the question to those guys who are in favor to invite china with the russia figuration and the United States to decrease the quantity of weapons and missiles with china or whether we invite china to increase in quantity of missiles and warheads to the extent that the United States and russia can. Its a very tricky question and we should be very cautious. Jacob what we want from china if anybody considers that china tomorrow will decide to freeze its capabilities in Nuclear Missiles and chinas thinking about how do i say necessary offensive capabilities to protect. Its clear and what can we offer we will insist stopped developing your capabilities. By the way other countries have situated themselves like asia India Pakistan and other countries who possess Nuclear Weapons. Its a very serious question and as we are where chinas position is crystal clear. China is not ready to join the United States and russian efforts in armscontrol sphere and jacob it seems to me that we have to respect such a position. Russia will not rest on china to join our bilateral talks. That question may be difficult but im afraid i havent even trickier one to my colleague george beebe who goes into the arena of american politics and he asks the u. S. Is clearly dealing with a number of serious internal tensions today. How does russia regard these problems . I would like to amplify georges question and note that there is occasionally you see in American Press comparisons of the United States to the brezhnev era of stagnation or even the tensions that russia experienced in the 1990s. You have been here since 2017. What is your impression of America Today now that youve been here for several years . Has it changed during our stay as ambassador or have you not been surprised by the events that have taken place . Course im shocked. I am shocked and what i see today in the United States. Nobody predicted the situation could develop in such a way that jacob i have to be very cautious as an ambassador of a foreign country. You will see that i dont want any journalist whos blaming me after my remarks saying Anatoly Antonov wants to interfere into the internal life of the United States and jacob i want to continue to fulfill my duties in the United States and russia. Thats why i can see what is going on in the United States is an internal problem of the United States and the American People have a right to make any remarks involving what is going on and how it will affect internal policy and how it would affect the events in your country. Best regards to bb. I respect him very much but im a little surprised that he has decided to involve me in the discussions regarding the internal situations of the United States. I hope you will not be offended if i stop here regarding remarks on what is going on in the United States. And i would like to convey this message to all the guys who are listening to me that would like for you to recover from this situation as soon as possible. We are very much interested to see the United States as a prosperous country. Its impossible to mention, the United States, its impossible to create an island of safety and another part of the world its possible to live in another world. So i wish you good luck and i wish you prosperity and i would like to stop here. Said lets move to the foreignpolicy here. Its more easy for me. Essentially a similar question which is what is the overall state of u. S. Russia relations . Is that in fact in a catastrophic situation right now, or do you feel that there are glimmers of optimism and relations between the two countries . Thank you very much. Thank you very much for your understanding and speaking about foreignpolicy of the United States by the way as well as the russia situation. Of course in washington to defend russian foreignpolicy and at the same time to promote russianamerican relations. There are some positive shoots. We see the identification at the highest level. In compliance with the president s arrangements our countries help each other with medical supplies in the covid pandemic. Maybe you are aware that at the beginning of this meeting there was a decision by the Russian Federation to assist the United States to fight against this disease and recently the United States president has decided to send us 200 ventilators. We highly appreciate this gesture from the United States from the american president as well as the American People and by the way everything was done free of charge. Its very important to understate. We are trying to stabilize the Energy Markets and are resident discussed this issue during their phone conversation. The work to the ministers of Foreign Affairs and the defense ministries and the chief of staff is also developing. We also look forward to consultations between the Security Council and its very important jacob that im here for three years but i failed to establish contacts with congress. Im in favor of restoring contacts with their legislative bodies. Of course we cannot avoid differences however cant annuity of bilateral contacts between the United States and russian relations to avoid it falling into the abyss. The idea of establishing the Business Advisory council as well as nongovernmental expert counsel which were discussed during the helsinki summit are still on the negotiating table. And dish and its very important to the arguments in strategic stability we reestablished the working group on counterterrorism. Let us not forget the terrorist attacks in russia which were prevented with the help of the United States special services. The russian site was one of the first to support the United States after the treaty events. I also have to add we have a regular dialogue with syria afghanistan venezuela the Korean Peninsula on the Nuclear Issue and some other topics. The peaceful exploration and this issue was mentioned in her latest conversation. I believe that our countries could do a lot to counter the covid19 pandemic including joining efforts of doctors and scientists in developing treatment and preventive efforts i have a final question i know your time is limited from carol morello of the Washington Post. Briefly she asked how will russia respond to attempts to trigger snap neck she asked, carol morello at the Washington Post asks how will russia respond if the United States attempts to trigger snap back sanctions against iran since russia has made it clear that it does not support extending the arms embargo against iran in the Security Council. Today i have used many times the word regret. I have to repeat it again. I regret that the United States decided to withdraw from jcpoa. We understand all the advantages and disadvantages of this plan but at the same time when we reached an agreement on jcpoa it was a compromise, compromise between United States iran rush of the uk france and the european union. The United States decided to withdraw from jcpoa. It means that the United States doesnt have any right to start snap back provisions with the u. N. Security council 2231. We can see all provisions. The United States has no right and thats why we cant see any legal or technical ways for such a decision. We will be opposing any actions from the United States. Or like to confirm that jcpoa is a very important instrument in the socalled Nuclear Iranian issue and there are a lot of maneuvers if you look at it now. I would like to invite the United States to come back to our community in vienna and washington and moscow and the rest of the european capitals but we dont want to discuss this issue at the new york u. N. Security council. Ambassador anatoly was very generous of you to take the time to participate in our webinar today and i want to thank you profusely for answering the questions and discussing the contentious u. S. Russia relationship with us today. Thank you very much. Thank you very much. You raise a lot of interesting questions even with the shortage of time we failed to talk about the imf. Its very important that i hope that it will be a possibility for us to meet again and to discuss this issue as well as other very important issues for the security of a heres a look at our live coverage friday. At 11 00 a. M. Eastern on cspan, phil murphy will speak with the Washington Post about the coronavirus response. At noon, more on the pandemic with medical experts testifying at a subcommittee hearing. On cspan2, has Appropriations Committee will consider legislation that sets 2021 spending levels for environmental programs, the interior department, and the legislative branch. Pres. Trump americas future is in our hands. And ladies and gentlemen, the best is yet to come. [applause] President Trump is hosting a rally in portsmouth, new hampshire. Watch our coverage saturday at 8 00 on cspan, on demand at cspan. Org, or listen on the go with the free cspan radio app. Book tv on cspan2 has top nonfiction books and authors every weekend. Coming up this weekend, sunday at 9 00 p. M. Eastern on afterwards, author, former College President , and political commentator Dinesh Desousa examines the new face of socialism in the United States and whether its becoming part of our political culture in his book. Hes interviewed by benjamin power. At 10 00 p. M. , dr. Easy qi manual, former special ezekiel emanuel, former special advisor during the obama administration, discusses which country has the best health care. Logical tv on cspan2 this weekend. Tv on cspan2 this weekend. Announcer defense secretary mark esper and general mark milley were on capitol hill to testify on the defense departments role following the military involvement in protests across the country. They were also asked about alleged russian bounties over
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