Text of the U.S.-Russian Treaty

ARTICLE I

Each party shall reduce and limit strategic nuclear warheads, as stated by the president of the United States of America on Nov. 13, 2001, and as stated by the president of the Russian Federation on Nov. 13, 2001, and Dec. 13, 2001, respectively, so that by Dec. 31, 2012, the aggregate number of such warheads does not exceed 1,700 to 2,200 for each party.

Each party shall determine for itself the composition and structure of its strategic offensive arms, based on the established aggregate limit for the number of such warheads.

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ARTICLE II

The parties agree that the START treaty remains in force in accordance with its terms.

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ARTICLE III

For purposes of implementing this treaty, the parties shall hold meetings at least twice a year of a Bilateral Implementation Commission.

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ARTICLE IV

1. This treaty shall be subject to ratification in accordance with the constitutional procedures of each party. This treaty shall enter into force on the date of the exchange of instruments of ratification.

2. This treaty shall remain in force until Dec. 31, 2012, and may be extended by agreement of the parties or superseded earlier by a subsequent agreement.

3. Each party, in exercising its national sovereignty, may withdraw from this treaty upon three months’ written notice to the other party.

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ARTICLE V

This treaty shall be registered pursuant to Article 102 of the charter of the United Nations.

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Done at Moscow on May 24, 2002, in two copies, each in the English and Russian languages, both texts being equally authentic.