<P> Negotiations commenced in Helsinki , Finland , in November 1969 . SALT I led to the Anti-Ballistic Missile Treaty and an interim agreement between the two countries . Although SALT II resulted in an agreement in 1979 , the United States Senate chose not to ratify the treaty in response to the Soviet war in Afghanistan , which took place later that year . The Soviet legislature also did not ratify it . The agreement expired on December 31 , 1985 and was not renewed . </P>
<P> Negotiations commenced in Helsinki , Finland , in November 1969 . SALT I led to the Anti-Ballistic Missile Treaty and an interim agreement between the two countries . Although SALT II resulted in an agreement in 1979 , the United States Senate chose not to ratify the treaty in response to the Soviet war in Afghanistan , which took place later that year . The Soviet legislature also did not ratify it . The agreement expired on December 31 , 1985 and was not renewed . </P>
when did the strategic arms limitation talks begin
when did the strategic arms limitation talks begin
November 1969
November 1969