well as their bombers and just as important it gives me insight through the verification regime to their Russia’s real capabilities . (6) The United States NATO allies have consistently expressed support for a decision by the United States and the Russian Federation to extend New START before the scheduled expiration date in 2021. (7) Russian President Vladimir Putin said in July 2018 that I reassured President Trump that Russia stands ready to extend this treaty, to prolong it, but we have to agree on the specifics … . (8) The Department of Defense Report on the Strategic Nuclear Forces of the Russian Federation submitted pursuant to section 1240 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012 ( Public Law 112–81