“Of course, we are moving forward in developing medium-range missiles,” the department’s press service quoted Espera as saying.
He noted that he intends to consult with the allies of the country on the issue of where these missiles can be placed.
In January, Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu announced the need to track in 2020 the US deployment of medium and shorter-range missiles and conduct an in-depth analysis of potential military threats.