Thus, he commented on the news about the suspension of Russia's participation in START-3.

“What we know is that it is vital that high-level interaction between the two most powerful nuclear powers in the world continues,” RIA Novosti quoted him as saying.

On February 21, Russian leader Vladimir Putin announced that Russia was suspending its participation in the Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty.

Moscow does not withdraw from the agreement, namely, it suspends its participation, the President noted.