13 minutes agoMattis accuses Putin of violating arms control treaty
Periskopi(8 years ago)
(8 years ago)US Defence Secretary Jim Mattis has strongly criticised Russian President Vladimir Putin, accusing him of fraud and involvement in the main arms control treaty from the Cold War period and of the negligence shown last week in confronting Ukraine. In his comment, Mattis said Moscow has attempted [...]
In his comment, Mattis said Moscow has tried to intervene in last month's Congress elections.
We are facing someone we cannot trust”, Mattis said during his speech. “There is no doubt that relations have deteriorated”, he added.
Mattis also discussed curbing confrontation with Russia in the future.
This is a very complex situation because Mr. Putin seems to learn very slowly. He is not realizing that he is harming his people and is not acting in line with Russian interests, and is forcing NATO to re-arm. ”, Mattis said.
The defence secretary also mentioned the 1987 Treaty known as the INF, which Washington accuses Moscow of wrongdoing.
Moscow had denied charges of violating the Treaty. Mattis did not mention whether President Donald Trump will withdraw from the treaty. (REL)
