Russia Warns The U.S. Over Possible Cruise, Ballistic Missile Deployments In Europe and Asia

Photo: The Intermediate-Range Nuclear Force Treaty (INF) Treaty aims to eliminate ballistic and cruise missiles of intermediate ranges. (Photo : Wikimedia Commons)

AFP: Russia threatens 'consequences' if US deploys missiles in Europe

Moscow (AFP) - Russia on Thursday warned the United States of consequences if it moves to deploy land-based missiles in Europe in contravention of a key Cold-War era arms control treaty.

"It is clear that such actions would mean complete destruction by the American side of the regime of the treaty with all its attendant consequences," the Russian foreign ministry said, referring to the 1987 INF treaty on intermediate-range and shorter-range missiles.

"We urge the United States to ensure the full implementation of the INF, (and) not to threaten the feasibility of this document," the ministry said in a statement.

WNU Editor:NO one is listening to each other right now .... but if the U.S. proceeds with this deployment .... expect a return to a nuclear arms race.

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