Russia Withdraws from Missile Deployment Moratorium Amid US Tensions

Russia has announced that it will no longer consider itself bound by the moratorium on deploying short and medium-range missiles. This decision comes after the US withdrew from the 1987 Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty in 2019.

Key Developments

• Russia’s Decision: The Russian Foreign Ministry stated that the restrictions imposed by the moratorium have “disappeared,” and Russia is no longer bound by it. This move is seen as a response to the US withdrawal from the treaty and perceived aggression.
• 1987 INF Treaty: The treaty prohibited the deployment of ground-launched missiles with ranges of 500-5,500 km. Russia had been adhering to the moratorium despite the US withdrawal, but has now decided to reverse its stance.
• US-Russia Tensions: The Russian Foreign Ministry claims that its warnings and concerns

Source – Danik Jagran