MOSCOW. Feb 22 (Interfax) - The Kremlin views the West's reaction to Russia's decision to suspend its participation in the New START as a sign of unpreparedness for dialogue with Moscow.
"You and I have seen the first reaction. It is quite consolidated among representatives of the collective West. Clearly, this reaction does not give us a reason to hope for any willingness for dialogue or talks," Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Wednesday while responding to a question on whether the Kremlin was expecting Russia's suspension of its participation in New START to push the West into resuming diplomatic talks.