“Medium-range missile deployment, discussions with allies” US State Department official, August 13, 22:26
As the US government aims to deploy ground-launched medium-range missiles in Asia following the revocation of the nuclear disarmament treaty INF, a medium-range nuclear missile abolition treaty, He showed his thoughts on realization in consultation with friendly countries.
The INF abolition treaty signed during the Cold War banned the possession and production of ground-launched ballistic missiles and cruise missiles with a range of 500 to 5500 km, but both US and Russia alleged violations of the other party. The obligation was suspended and expired on the 2nd of this month.
At the press conference today, US Secretary of State Thompson, Army Management of the US State Department, said, “All responsibility is in Russia,” reiterating the violation of the new Russian missile treaty.
After that, it was clarified that Russia had begun discussions about a new multilateral nuclear disarmament framework, and “the lack of transparency in China ’s nuclear and missile development. Stressing the need for China's participation.
On the other hand, after the treaty expired, the US stated that it would aim to deploy ground-launched mid-range missiles in Asia, saying, “I want to make decisions after discussing with Asian allies and partners.” The idea to work on the realization in consultation with allies and friendly countries.
Secretary Thompson also said he was worried about missile development, saying that North Korea has repeatedly launched a flying object since last month, and was wary of the development of new missiles.