Bush, Putin Agree on Nuke Safeguards

Thursday, February 24, 2005

BRATISLAVA, Slovakia — President Bush and Russian President Vladimir Putin are engaging in much-anticipated and closely watched talks on Thursday as the two leaders embrace new measures to combat nuclear terrorism and better safeguard nuclear arsenals.

Bush administration officials said Thursday that the joint agreement will be a positive note in a meeting where Bush will raise his concerns over Putin's rollback of some democratic advances.

Meanwhile, the two countries announced an agreement designed to restrict the availability of shoulder-fired missiles that could be used to bring down aircraft.

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