USA not even going to discuss with Russia appearing complaints under the Treaty on open skies, said on Sunday the official representative of the foreign Ministry Maria Zakharova.
in her expressions, USA every six months to come up with fresh and fresh explanations, which was preparing public opinion for their actions.
Donald trump on the last working day of the week said about the US withdrawal from the Treaty on open skies. The Russian foreign Ministry called the decision regrettable step. The Ministry recalled that some time ago a Treaty was concluded on the initiative of the capital of the United States, it is the most important element of the European security system.
in the capital of Russia emphasized many times that no violations of the Treaty from Russia. For example, Deputy foreign Minister Alexander Grushko said that the country plans to continue to follow all the rights and obligations of the Contract until, as long as it works.
in Europe also supported the U.S. withdrawal from the Treaty and urged Washington to resume Its execution. So, the Supreme Commissioner of EU on foreign and security policy of Josep Borrell first drew attention, that the Contract is a key element in the monitoring of arms and serves as an important measure of confidence and security. He added that Brussels plans to evaluate the possible effects of decisions of the United States to European security.
The Treaty on open skies was signed in 1992 and became one of the measures for strengthening confidence in the European Union after the cold war. It operates since 2002 and provides the opportunity to participating countries to openly collect information about military forces and activities of one another. It was signed by 34 countries.
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