“In fact, eight months, almost a year before the adoption of this decision, the budget (USA. - RT ) allocated funds for the development of such missiles, approved, allocated and aimed at the beginning of the development of these missiles,” the Minister said on the air “Russia 24” .
According to him, the Russian side "leaves the door open" and is ready to resume dialogue on the issue of armaments.
On August 2, the INF Treaty was officially discontinued at the initiative of the United States.
Russian leader Vladimir Putin noted that Moscow cannot ignore the state of affairs after the US withdraws from the agreement.
He instructed departments to monitor Washington’s steps to develop the INF Treaty.
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, commenting on the situation with the INF Treaty, said that "Russia has exclusive responsibility."