The deal to conclude a new arms reduction treaty with Moscow, which would slash stockpiles by about a third was a beginning, setting the stage for further cuts.

• 这份协议将与俄罗斯达成新的武器削减条款，条款规定将大幅削减大约三分之一的核武器，而且这还是开始，是为进一步削减计划打下基础。