Putin warns U.S. withdrawal from INF could reignite arms race
Russian President Vladimir Putin is warning the U.S. withdrawal from the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty could spark an unrestrained arm race.
Putin said on Monday that Moscow would be forced to start developing intermediate-and shorter-range missiles if it's confident that Washington has launched the production of it own weapons.
But he also said Russia is ready to resume full-fledged negotiations on strategic stability and security anytime.
The U.S. formally left the accord last Friday after determining Moscow was violating the treaty.
Putin said on Monday that Moscow would be forced to start developing intermediate-and shorter-range missiles if it's confident that Washington has launched the production of it own weapons.
But he also said Russia is ready to resume full-fledged negotiations on strategic stability and security anytime.
The U.S. formally left the accord last Friday after determining Moscow was violating the treaty.
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