Russia withdraws from INF nuclear arms pact, after US move
By DW
02 February 2019 |
5:12 pm
Moscow has vowed to restart the development of medium-range nuclear missiles as it mirrors Washington's decision to withdraw from the 1987 arms control agreement. The split has the potential to incite a new arms race.
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