Putin Says Russia Does Not Want New Arms Race

MOSCOW (Pakistan Point News / Sputnik - 16th January, 2019) Russian President Vladimir Putin reiterated, in an interview with Serbian newspapers published Wednesday, that his country did not want a new arms race.

"We will not close our eyes to US cruise missile deployment [in Europe] and its direct threat to our security. We will have to take efficient retaliatory measures. But as a responsible and sensible country, Russia is not interested in a new arms race," he said.