Russia says it no longer will abide by its self-imposed moratorium on intermediate-range missiles

Russia has declared it's no longer considers itself bound by a self-imposed moratorium on deploying nuclear-capable intermediate range missiles, a warning that potentially sets the stage for a new arms race as tensions between Moscow and Washington rise ag

By Associated Press
August 6, 2025
Alexander Kazakov, Sputnik, Kremlin Pool Photo via AP
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