US President Barack Obama (R) talks with Russian President Dmitry MedvedevUS-Russia Nuke Deal In Weeks, Maybe Months: Experts -- AFP
WASHINGTON — The United States and Russia may have found negotiations for a broad new nuclear disarmament deal tougher than expected, but are still likely to seal one soon in the New Year, analysts said Wednesday.
In particular, they added, negotiators are under pressure to clinch a pact in the run-up to a May review conference for the Nuclear non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT), which obliges the nuclear powers to show progress on disarmament.
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My Comment: Last month both sides were boasting that an agreement would be reached in a few days. Hmmmm .... it seems that there are a few obstacles still in the way.