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UPDATED Sep 4, 2026 at 7:05 PM ET
Sep 4, 2026 at 12:03 PM ET
US and Russia opposition casts doubt on autonomous weapons talks
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Opposition from the United States and Russia has raised doubts that countries meeting in Geneva on Friday will agree on a document for international rules on autonomous weapons. Diplomats said 128 CCW states are considering consensus on a non-binding text that could lead to negotiations on prohibitions and regulations for lethal autonomous weapons systems.
WHO: United States and Russia (opposition); three diplomats
WHAT: Opposition by the US and Russia raises doubts about reaching consensus on a non-binding CCW text for rules on lethal autonomous weapons systems.
WHEN: Reported Sep 4, 2026 at 11:27 AM ET
WHERE: Geneva, Switzerland
WHY: Concerns that the US and Russia oppose the CCW document being considered for consensus on international rules for lethal autonomous weapons systems.
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