Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Thursday that the US prospective tests of missiles previously banned under the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty (INF) would be a logical continuation of Washington’s policy to demolish the agreement.
“The United States, not Russia, violated the INF. It was the United States that included missile research and development on its draft budget. Therefore, it is only natural that the research will be followed by tests. These tests would be a logical continuation of the situation,” Peskov said.
New cruise missiles may be deployed within some 18 months, the media said, adding that the tests may yet be cancelled if Moscow and Washington find a way to save the deal.