Start-2 would also ban long-range missiles that carry multiple warheads.

The West has finally reached agreement on banning medium- and short-range missiles from Europe.

Later, the Administration explained that he had meant to ban only intercontinental ballistic missiles.

That has been the American goal since the two sides agreed to ban medium-range missiles from Europe.

They have also agreed to ban shorter-range missiles within 18 months of the treaty going into force.

Once back in office, he worked with characteristic vigor to help negotiate an agreement banning medium-range missiles.

First, it would ban mobile land-based missiles with more than one warhead.

He even agreed to sign a treaty banning medium-range missiles from Europe.

Officials said the plan was developed late last year when it appeared likely that the treaty banning medium- and shorter-range missiles would be signed.

The result was a treaty banning intermediate-range nuclear missiles that improved security and played well with the American public.