Russia rushes to develop new missiles Against the US August 22 17:58
Following the successful launch experiment of a ground-launched cruise missile by the United States, Russian President Vladimir Putin stated that he would “take appropriate measures” and that Russia would also rush to develop a ground-launched cruise missile. Showed.
INF: The US Department of Defense conducted a ground-based cruise missile launch experiment with a range of over 500 km on the 18th in Western California following the expiration of the abolition of the medium-range nuclear missile treaty on the 2nd of this month. Succeeded.
Russian President Vladimir Putin accused the United States of America on the 21st of his visit in Finland that it was too early to destroy the treaty and test the missile.
And he pointed out that the US missile defense system was already deployed in Romania in Eastern Europe, and also in Poland, "Using these launchers, the US can launch a newly developed missile." I showed a sense of crisis.
“Missiles developed by the US are a new threat to us, and we will take appropriate measures,” and Russia indicated a policy to rush to develop ground-launched cruise missiles.
On the other hand, President Putin also stated that "Russia will not deploy until US missiles are deployed," and that Russia is not going to lead the missile deployment, and expressed its intention to keep an eye on the US movement.
In February, President Putin instructed the Department of Defense to develop ground-launched medium-range cruise missiles that were previously banned by the treaty after the United States suspended its obligations. doing.