6 Jul 2009
US President Barack Obama and Russian President Dmitry Medvedev reached the agreement during talks in Moscow.
The deal commits the two countries to further cuts in their nuclear arsenals after the Soviet-era Start I accord expires in December.
Both leaders have expressed the hope that Mr Obama's visit can help the two countries rebuild their strained ties.
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BBC
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