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Hans India
5 days ago
- Politics
- Hans India
Russia exits N-treaty with US
Moscow: In a major response to US President Donald Trump's provocative move to deploy nuclear submarines near Russia, Moscow has formally announced its withdrawal from the Cold War-era Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty. The Kremlin has blamed Trump's deployment of nuclear submarines and 'the actions of Western countries' for creating a 'direct threat' to Russia's security.
The Sun
6 days ago
- Politics
- The Sun
Russia hints at deploying mid-range missiles after ending INF moratorium
MOSCOW: Russia on Tuesday suggested it could deploy intermediate-range missiles after ending a self-imposed moratorium on producing or deploying the weapons, which were banned for decades under a Cold War treaty with the United States. Washington and Moscow had prohibited missiles with a range of 500 to 5,500 kilometres (300-3,400 miles) under the 1987 Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty. But US President Donald Trump withdrew from the deal during his first term in 2019, accusing Russia of failing to comply. The Kremlin said at the time it would continue to abide by a moratorium if the United States did not deploy missiles within striking distance of Russia. Russia's foreign ministry said Monday it was ending the self-imposed restrictions, with the Kremlin hinting on Tuesday that Moscow could soon deploy the previously-banned missiles. 'There are no longer any restrictions in Russia in this regard. Russia no longer considers itself limited in any way,' President Vladimir Putin's spokesman, Dmitry Peskov, told reporters. Moscow was 'entitled, if necessary, to take appropriate measures' on the deployment of the missiles, he said, adding that there would be no public announcement if Russia decided to station the missiles. Putin said last year Russia should start producing mid-range missiles -- capable of carrying nuclear warheads -- after the United States sent some launch systems to Denmark for training exercises. Russia has also accused the United States of sending the systems to the Philippines and Australia for drills. 'The United States and its allies have not only openly outlined plans to deploy American land-based INF missiles in various regions, but have also already made significant progress in the practical implementation of their intentions,' Russia's foreign ministry said in a statement. The move comes after Trump announced the deployment of two nuclear submarines 'in the region' amid an online row with Dmitry Medvedev, Russia's former president. Medvedev on Monday said Russia's foes should be on standby. 'This is a new reality all our opponents will have to reckon with. Expect further steps,' he said in his first social media post since the row with Trump erupted. - AFP
Hindustan Times
6 days ago
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Russia hints at deploying mid-range missiles after ending key nuclear treaty with US
Russia on Tuesday suggested it could deploy intermediate-range missiles after ending a self-imposed moratorium on producing or deploying the weapons, which were banned for decades under a Cold War treaty with the United States. Russia has also accused the United States of sending the systems to the Philippines and Australia for drills.(AFP) Washington and Moscow had prohibited missiles with a range of 500 to 5,500 kilometres (300-3,400 miles) under the 1987 Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty. But US President Donald Trump withdrew from the deal during his first term in 2019, accusing Russia of failing to comply. The Kremlin said at the time it would continue to abide by a moratorium if the United States did not deploy missiles within striking distance of Russia. Russia's foreign ministry said Monday it was ending the self-imposed restrictions, with the Kremlin hinting on Tuesday that Moscow could soon deploy the previously-banned missiles. Also Read | Russia slams Trump's threat against India: 'Can't force countries to choose trade partners' "There are no longer any restrictions in Russia in this regard. Russia no longer considers itself limited in any way," President Vladimir Putin's spokesman, Dmitry Peskov, told reporters. Moscow was "entitled, if necessary, to take appropriate measures" on the deployment of the missiles, he said, adding that there would be no public announcement if Russia decided to station the missiles. Putin said last year Russia should start producing mid-range missiles -- capable of carrying nuclear warheads -- after the United States sent some launch systems to Denmark for training exercises. Russia has also accused the United States of sending the systems to the Philippines and Australia for drills. "The United States and its allies have not only openly outlined plans to deploy American land-based INF missiles in various regions, but have also already made significant progress in the practical implementation of their intentions," Russia's foreign ministry said in a statement. The move comes after Trump announced the deployment of two nuclear submarines "in the region" amid an online row with Dmitry Medvedev, Russia's former president. Medvedev on Monday said Russia's foes should be on standby. "This is a new reality all our opponents will have to reckon with. Expect further steps," he said in his first social media post since the row with Trump erupted.
News18
6 days ago
- Politics
- News18
Medvedev Warns of 'Further Steps" as Russia Exits Nuke Pact With US, Ukraine "Blows Up" S-300
Russia formally announced its withdrawal from the Cold War-era Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty on August 4. The Kremlin blamed US deployment of nuclear submarines and 'the actions of Western countries' for creating a 'direct threat' to Russia's security. The move came days after US President Donald Trump ordered two nuclear submarines to "be positioned in the appropriate regions" near RussiaRussia's Foreign Ministry declared that the conditions for obliging to the Soviet-era treaty had "disappeared.'Former Russian President and Putin ally Dmitry Medvedev has blamed NATO's 'anti-Russia policy' for Moscow's exit from 1987 INF Treaty with America. 'This is a new reality all our opponents will have to reckon with. Expect further steps,' the Russian Security Council Deputy Chairman said. n18oc_world n18oc_crux0:00 INTRODUCTIONMEDVEDEV POINTS TO 'NEW REALITY, WARNS OF 'FURTHER STEPS'RUSSIA HITS UKRAINIAN MILITARY FIELDS, KYIV DESTROYS RUSSIAN S-300KYIV SECURES MASSIVE DUTCH MILITARY AID PACKAGE
News18
6 days ago
- Politics
- News18
Russia Exits Nuclear Treaty With US After Submarine Threat, Cites American Weapon Deployment
Donald Trump earlier said he ordered the deployment of two US Navy nuclear submarines in "appropriate regions" near Russia. Moscow has now ended the Cold War-era agreement with US. In a major retaliatory move to Donald Trump's decision to deploy nuclear submarines near Russia, Moscow announced its departure from the Cold War-era agreement between the United States and the Soviet Union, known as the 1987 Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty. The treaty was signed in 1987 by Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev and US President Ronald Reagan, aiming to eliminate an entire class of weapons – ground-launched nuclear missiles with a range of 500 to 5,500km. This put a ban on installing short- and medium-range nuclear missiles that reduced the threat of nuclear war in Europe. The US withdrew from the treaty in 2019 during Donald Trump's first term, citing Russian violations. However, Moscow had then said that it would not deploy such weapons, given that Washington also did not do it. However, Russia has also pulled out of the treaty after Trump said that he had ordered the deployment of two US Navy nuclear submarines in 'appropriate regions" near Russia, in response to former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev's 'highly provocative" comments. 'Since the situation is developing towards the actual deployment of US-made land-based medium- and short-range missiles in Europe and the Asia-Pacific region, the Russian Foreign Ministry notes that the conditions for maintaining a unilateral moratorium on the deployment of similar weapons have disappeared," the ministry said, Al Jazeera reported. Soon after this, former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev blamed NATO's 'anti-Russian policy" for Moscow's pull out and warned that the country will take 'further steps" in response. 'The Russian Foreign Ministry's statement on the withdrawal of the moratorium on the deployment of medium- and short-range missiles is the result of NATO countries' anti-Russian policy. This is a new reality all our opponents will have to reckon with. Expect further steps," he tweeted. Medvedev, who is currently serving as the deputy head of Russia's powerful Security Council, however, did not elaborate on what 'further steps" his country may take. Last week, Trump had ordered two nuclear submarines to be positioned in the 'appropriate regions", after Medvedev's remarks about the risk of war between Washington and Moscow. view comments Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
