4 hours agoReports between Russia and America over nuclear weapons tense
Periskopi(9 years ago)
(9 years ago)Chief of Nuclear Operations and Director General Nuclear in the United Kingdom, First Captain Paul Burke says London is concerned about not reaching an agreement between Russia and the United States on the Nuclear Power Treaty. There is a treaty between the United States and Russia, we will not be included in [...]
“There is a treaty between the United States and Russia, we will not be involved in this issue, but of course we are concerned about what will happen”, Burke said.
While the commander of the US Strategic Command (STRATCOM) General John Hyten said his state wants to remain in the IMF treaty with Russia, and he has expressed interest in both countries respecting this relationship.
In June, the medium “Politco” reported citing several US congressmen, that the presidential administration was reviewing Congress's proposal to withdraw from the INF treaty.
On the other hand, a Russian official, Vladimir Leontiev, said the US's reign from this treaty would trigger an arms contest, Periscope broadcast.
The 1987 IMF treaty bans the development of ballistic missile testing, location or navigation around distances between 300 and 3,400 miles.
The United States and Russia have repeatedly accused each other of violating the INF treaty./Periscopi/
