As Borrell noted, withdrawing from the contract “is not a solution to overcome the difficulties associated with its implementation and compliance by the other party.”
“Continuing to urge Russia to immediately return to full implementation of the treaty, I urge the United States to reconsider its decision,” the diplomat said in a statement.
According to him, DON is a key element of arms control and "serves as an important measure to build confidence and security."
On May 21, US leader Donald Trump announced that the United States was withdrawing from the Open Skies Treaty. As stated in Washington, the decision takes effect in six months.
Berlin said that Germany, together with partners, will try to convince the United States to reconsider its decision to withdraw from the agreement.
As noted in the Russian Foreign Ministry, Moscow intends to fully comply with all the rights and obligations of the Don while it operates.