US may impose new sanctions against Russia for violating missile agreement

The US authorities are discussing the possibility of introducing new economic sanctions against Russia, Under Secretary of State for Arms Control and International Security Affairs, Rose Gottemoeller, said. According to Washington, Moscow continues to violate the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty (INF). The essence of the claims is that Russia has developed and tested a banned ground-launched cruise missile.

"We have repeatedly told our colleagues from the United States: "Can you show us specific documents proving that we are violating the agreement? If there are concrete facts, show them. I can say that we do not violate the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty," RBC cited cited Russian Deputy Defense Minister, Anatoly Antonov, as saying.