‘Time to talk tactical nuclear weapons’

15 Apr, 2009 22:06 / Updated 15 years ago

The US and Russia will come to an understanding about missile defenses in Eastern Europe, believes Daryl Kimball, Executive Director of the Arms Control Association.

He says now is a good time for the two countries to put tactical nuclear weapons on the negotiating table – something Russia has been reluctant to do. It would be an important step towards assuring strategic stability in the years ahead, the expert believes.