Pompeo Announces US Suspending INF Treaty Obligations On February 2

Pompeo Announces US Suspending INF Treaty Obligations on February 2

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo told reporters on Friday that the United States will suspend its obligations under the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty with Russia on Saturday

WASHINGTON (Pakistan Point News / Sputnik - 01st February, 2019) US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo told reporters on Friday that the United States will suspend its obligations under the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty with Russia on Saturday.

"We provided Russia an ample window of time to mend its ways and for Russia to honor its commitment. Tomorrow that time runs out. Russia has refused to take any steps to return real and verifiable compliance over these 60 days," Pompeo said. "The United States will therefore suspend its obligations Under the INF Treaty effective February 2."