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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 LAWS 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. The 128 CCW states are considering whether consensus can be reached 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); 128 CCW states parties
WHAT: US and Russia opposition raises doubts about reaching consensus on a CCW document for LAWS rules
WHEN: Reported Sep 4, 2026 at 11:27 AM ET
WHERE: Geneva, Switzerland
WHY: Opposition from the United States and Russia threatens consensus on a non-binding CCW text that could pave the way for negotiations on lethal autonomous weapons systems.
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