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| Russia introduces draft UNGA resolution to save INF Treaty | Russia introduces draft UNGA resolution to save INF Treaty |
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| In an attempt to salvage the cornerstone treaty limiting the deployment of short- and intermediate-range nuclear missiles, which the US has decided to unilaterally suspend, Moscow has introduced a draft resolution to the UNGA. | In an attempt to salvage the cornerstone treaty limiting the deployment of short- and intermediate-range nuclear missiles, which the US has decided to unilaterally suspend, Moscow has introduced a draft resolution to the UNGA. |
| The US decision to leave the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty could seriously undermine international non-proliferation as well as arms control mechanisms, and would jeopardize world security, the Russian delegation said, presenting the draft to the United Nations General Assembly. | The US decision to leave the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty could seriously undermine international non-proliferation as well as arms control mechanisms, and would jeopardize world security, the Russian delegation said, presenting the draft to the United Nations General Assembly. |
| The resolution urges the parties to engage in consultations on strategic issues and key points of concern, in the hope that constructive dialogue will not only lead to compliance with the treaty but pave the way for further efforts in global arms reduction. The document also calls for additional ‘confidence-building’ measures, and urges the international community to safeguard the INF treaty. | |
| Washington has accused Russia of being in breach of the treaty and said it will unilaterally pull out in two months unless Moscow provides convincing evidence that it is compliant. While the US accuses Russia of building banned missiles, Moscow denies the claims and in turn says American missile defense systems in Europe, presumably designed to counter Iran and North Korea, could be used offensively against Russia. Moscow is also concerned about American heavy combat drones, which can perform the functions of ground-launched cruise missiles, in violation of the treaty. | |
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