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The Guardian: Putin threatens arms race if US dumps nuclear treaty
Russia would also build new medium-range missiles if the US were to do so, says president
Vladimir Putin has threatened that Russia will develop new missiles banned by the intermediate-range nuclear forces treaty if the US exits the pact and pursues an arms buildup of its own.
The Russian president’s remarks came one day after the US secretary of state, Mike Pompeo, said Moscow was in “material breach” of the cold war-era treaty and issued a 60-day ultimatum for Russia to correct the alleged violations. Otherwise, he said, the US would quit the 1987 accord, considered a milestone in reducing the threat of a nuclear war in Europe.
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WNU Editor: The last thing that the world needs right now is another nuclear arms race. But with both sides not even talking, I have doubts that the INF treaty can be saved. My only hope is that both sides do not make the decision to expand their nuclear arsenals.
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Putin rejects US claim Russia breaking arms treaty -- AFP
Putin: Russia Opposes Destruction of INF Treaty, But Will React in Proper Manner -- Sputnik
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