China News Service, May 24, according to the Russian Satellite Network reported on the 24th, the Russian Foreign Ministry spokesman Maria Zaharova said that the United States did not intend to discuss with Russia on the "Open Sky Treaty".
On May 21, US President Trump stated that the United States will withdraw from the "Open Sky Treaty" unless Russia abides by this treaty. At the same time, he does not rule out a new agreement between Russia and the United States.
Data graph: US President Trump. China News Agency reporter Chen Meng Tongshe
The report said that Russia has repeatedly denied US allegations that Russia has violated the treaty. On May 22, the Russian Foreign Ministry stated that Moscow will only negotiate with the United States on a mutual basis, including negotiations around the Open Sky Treaty. Any ultimatum from the United States is unacceptable.
Zaharova said: "The United States will throw out new explanations again and again every six months to prepare for public opinion on their actions. They say that they have many opinions on Russia. Each time they are new opinions, they cannot confirm The most important thing is that they have no intention of discussing these opinions with us under the existing mechanism. "
The "Open Sky Treaty" was signed by the United States, Russia and most NATO member countries and other countries. It entered into force in 2002, and aims to increase military transparency and reduce the risk of conflict. The signatory countries may carry out unarmed aerial reconnaissance on each other ’s territory in accordance with the provisions of the treaty.
On May 22 local time, NATO European member states said they were uneasy about the US plan to withdraw from the Open Sky Treaty. Ten European countries issued a joint statement saying they regretted Washington ’s withdrawal from the treaty.