WASHINGTON — It seemed to be a scary example of bellicose warmongering foreshadowing a catastrophic escalation. But Russian President Vladimir Putin's announcement this week that he was abandoning the last major nuclear arms control treaty may have been more symbolic than a threat of concrete action.
Symbolic, but a mighty potent symbol. And one that may signal an end to global arms control agreements.
"Big mistake," President Joe Biden said Wednesday in Warsaw when asked about Putin's comments.
