Archive · 5 Aug 2025
Russia Exits Nuclear Treaty Amidst Rising Global Tensions
Russia is ending its agreement with the United States called the INF Treaty, which was about limiting certain types of missiles.
Russia says it's because of actions by the US and other Western countries, including missile deployments, that threaten their security.
This treaty, signed in 1987, helped reduce the number of missiles that could hit targets far away.
The US is now responding, with former President Trump ordering actions related to nuclear submarines.
Russia declared it will no longer adhere to the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty.
The INF Treaty was signed in 1987 by the US and the Soviet Union to limit intermediate-range missiles.
Russia cites the US deployment of missiles and actions by Western countries as reasons for its decision.
The treaty previously limited missiles with ranges between 500 and 5,500 kilometers.
Former President Trump ordered nuclear submarines repositioned in response to Russian statements.
- Who
- Russia and the United States.
- What
- Russia declared it will no longer abide by the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty.
- When
- Recently announced.
- Where
- Global implications, with impacts primarily in Europe and Asia.
- Why
- Russia cites actions by the West, including the US deployment of missiles, as justification.
Russia's View
US View
US Actions
Russia's View
US missile deployments undermine the treaty and threaten Russia.
US View
N/A
- Treaty
- Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty
- Signed
- 1987
- Signatories
- US and Soviet Union (now Russia)
- Russian Action
- Withdrawal from the treaty
- US Action
- Deployment of intermediate-range missiles
Sources
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