The end of atomic arms control? Putin wants to intimidate NATO [COMMENT]

**Russian president Vladimir Putin said in his speech that Moscow is suspending its participation in the last functioning disarmament agreement, the fresh START treaty. Thus, he confirmed the facts, due to the fact that Moscow has not fulfilled the provisions of this agreement for a long time. Putin besides threatened to resume atomic weapons tests. Russia, however, treats disarmament agreements instrumentally and tries to intimidate the West. **