Russia hoping for extension to arms pact with US before it expires

A Russian “Bear” bomber (SAC Samantha Holden/RAF/PA)

Russia is ready for a quick deal with the incoming administration of US President-elect Joe Biden to extend the last remaining arms control pact, which expires in just over two weeks, Moscow’s top diplomat said.

Months of talks between Russia and President Donald Trump’s administration on the possible extension of the New Start treaty have failed to narrow their differences.