“This US step leads to the unpredictability of world politics and its chaotic development,” Interfax quotes him.
According to Gorbachev, now it is necessary to concentrate "on preserving the last pillar of global strategic security - the START Treaty."
"Judging by the statements of representatives of the American administration, his fate becomes unclear," he said.
Earlier this year, the United States announced its intention to unilaterally withdraw from the INF Treaty, accusing Russia of violating the agreement.
The formal reason for this was the possibility of Russian 9M729 missiles.
Moscow, in turn, notes that Washington has violated the provisions of the INF Treaty since its use of target missiles in 1999.
Member of the Federation Council Franz Klintsevich commented on the situation in the conversation with the FAN.