Map showing the range of nuclear weapons covered by the intermediate range nuclear forces treaty. (AFP/Sabrina BLANCHARD)
ABC News Online: Russian President Vladimir Putin signs decree suspending INF nuclear pact
Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a decree suspending Russia's participation in the Cold War-era nuclear weapons treaty with the United States, the Kremlin said.
Key points:
Russia announced last month it was suspending the Intermediate-range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty after the United States said it would withdraw because of violations by Moscow.
Russia denies flouting the accord and has accused Washington of breaking the accord itself, allegations rejected by the United States.
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WNU Editor: This is unfortunate.
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