US formally withdraws from Open Skies Treaty that bolstered European security
Source: CNN
The 1992 treaty allows the 34 member countries to conduct short notice, unarmed, reconnaissance flights over the other countries to collect data on their military forces and activities.
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The US has also accused Russia of denying flights within 6.2 miles of the Georgia-Russia border, and denying a previously approved flight over a major Russian military exercise.
"Russia didn't adhere to the treaty, so until they adhere, we will pull out," Trump told reporters outside the White House in May.
America's European allies, however, value the treaty, as it gives them the ability to collect aerial reconnaissance information that they would not necessarily have access to outside of the treaty.
Read more: https://www.cnn.com/2020/11/22/politics/us-withdrawal-open-skies/index.html
onecaliberal
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(32,821 posts)KPN
(15,642 posts)the stature weve always enjoyed as reliable, predictable and a stalwart for human rights and Democratic principles.
onecaliberal
(32,821 posts)Siwsan
(26,259 posts)They all already know Joe Biden, and are probably holding their breath, just as we are, in hopes trump* doesn't do something irreversible catastrophic.
lark
(23,091 posts)Although they and drumpf could be working hand in glove to destroy us before Biden can take office and stop the carnage.
OAITW r.2.0
(24,449 posts)Another act of treason by this administration.
LastLiberal in PalmSprings
(12,582 posts)Fat Donnie is working down Putin's wish list before he goes.
bronxiteforever
(9,287 posts)He has failed to negotiate squat in 4 years. A foreign policy based on vituperation and chaos.
Horrible.
rickyhall
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(4,249 posts)cynical_idealist
(360 posts)but trusting putin could be another of chump's big mistakes
mahatmakanejeeves
(57,393 posts)Complicating Biden's options, the Trump administration is designating Open Skies aircraft "excess defense articles" and will "liquidate" the planes after leaving the treaty today.
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