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US Envoy Says Ball 'in Russia's Court' in Arms Talks

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   A U.S. arms envoy said Tuesday it is Russia's turn to respond to U.S.
   terms to extend the landmark New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty.

   "Russia understands our position and what remains to be seen is if
   there is the political will in Moscow to get this deal done," said
   Special Presidential Envoy for Arms Control Marshall Billingslea. "The
   ball is now in Russia's court."

   Billingslea's comments were made to reporters in a telephone briefing
   after the latest round of talks in Vienna with Russian Deputy Foreign
   Minister Sergei Ryabkov.

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