Russia says it no longer will abide by its self-imposed moratorium on intermediate-range missiles

[BumRushDaShow]

Source: ABC News/AP

August 5, 2025, 5:54 AM


MOSCOW -- Russia has declared that it no longer considers itself bound by a self-imposed moratorium on the deployment of nuclear-capable intermediate range missiles, a warning that potentially sets the stage for a new arms race as tensions between Moscow and Washington rise again over Ukraine.

In a statement Monday, the Russian Foreign Ministry linked the decision to efforts by the U.S. and its allies to develop intermediate range weapons and preparations for their deployment in Europe and other parts of the world. It specifically cited U.S. plans to deploy Typhoon and Dark Eagle missiles in Germany starting next year.

The ministry noted that such actions by the U.S. and its allies create “destabilizing missile potentials" near Russia, creating a "direct threat to the security of our country” and carry “significant harmful consequences for regional and global stability, including a dangerous escalation of tensions between nuclear powers.”

It didn't say what specific moves the Kremlin might take, but President Vladimir Putin has previously announced that Moscow was planning to deploy its new Oreshnik missiles on the territory of its neighbor and ally Belarus later this year. Asked where and when Russia could potentially deploy intermediate-range weapons, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said that it's not something to be announced in advance.

Read more: https://abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory/russia-longer-abide-imposed-moratorium-intermediate-range-missiles-124369076

[Irish_Dem]

1. Arms race. A boon to the military industrial complex, a tragedy for the people.

[rurallib]

2. Oh great - the nuclear line has been crossed

thanks, Trump

[Igel]

5. This kind of announcement by Russia usually gets misinterpreted.

It's almost invariably just declaring open as a new policy what the actual policy had been for quite a while.

Both sides know that the other side knows they both know, but Russia wants to look good and the West/US/Europe don't want to piss off Russia so they also let Russia continue the deceit so that Russia looks good.

[FirstLight]

3. Think this also has to do with the nuclear subs being moved...

that whole pissing match...?

Looks like TSF and pootie aren's besties anymore

[Bayard]

4. Or, its another Putin/trump ploy

"Quick, Zelensky! You better take whatever terms Putin offers or he'll blow you off the face of the Earth!"

The thought plickens.....