Russia rejects the US ultimatum about the open skies treaty

Moscow-Sana

The Russian Foreign Ministry announced Moscow's refusal to consider the US-issued ultimatum.

A statement issued by the Ministry, quoted by Russia Today, said that "American officials are hinting in their recent statements that the United States will back down from its decision to withdraw from the aforementioned treaty in the event that Moscow unconditionally fulfills all American demands during the next few months," noting that "this is a warning and no dialogue on This foundation. ”

Earlier, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Grushko confirmed that Moscow intends to continue to adhere to all the provisions of the Open Skies Treaty as long as it remains in force.

US officials announced yesterday that the United States intends to withdraw from the agreement, which includes 35 countries that allow air reconnaissance operations with unarmed aircraft in the airspace of the participating countries within six months, according to the terms of exit from the agreement.