NBC: With no INF treaty, NATO is planning for more Russian missiles in Europe
Moscow is "deploying nuclear-capable missiles in Europe with very short warning times," the head of the alliance also warned.
BRUSSELS — NATO commanders are considering options in the “military domain” to counter Russia’s alleged violation of a nuclear weapons treaty, the head of the alliance said Tuesday.
During a wide-ranging interview with NBC News, Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg previewed an aggressive approach to Moscow ahead of a NATO gathering in Brussels this week.
He also told NBC News that NATO has discussed the possibility of a troop drawdown in Afghanistan as part of a peace deal with the Taliban.
On Russia, Stoltenberg said that NATO's "first priority" is to save the Intermediate Nuclear Forces Treaty, which Washington is walking away from because it says Moscow has deployed a banned missile.
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NATO chief says allies keen to avoid arms race with Russia -- FOX News/AP
NATO to Respond if Russia Doesn't Fulfill Duties Under INF Treaty - Stoltenberg -- Sputnik
NATO Discussing Its Response To 'A World With More Russian Missiles' -- RFE
NATO Prepares for World Where Russia Deploys More Nuclear-capable Missiles in Europe, Secretary General Says -- Newsweek
Europe must avoid another East-West missile race -- Paul Taylor, Politico.eu
The end of an era? The INF Treaty, New START, and the future of strategic stability -- Frank A. Rose, Brookings
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Russia's decision to deploy banned missiles was made years ago. I think they knew with the leverage they have on Europe's energy supplies and the good will they have with Berlin, there is no way NATO will achieve unanimity to deploy counter missiles.
NATO ministers can debate and approve all they want, but the decision makers wear EU hates, not NATO hats. The split will go right down the Rhine with those to the east in favor of counter missiles and Germany on west opposed. Norway will be in favor, I imagine a Tory lead Britain would be in favor along with the USA. Putin has a life long ambition to make NATO rump, his INF deception really helps achieve his goal.
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