Russia Says It Will Stop Abiding By INF Treaty
Russia Says It Will Stop Abiding By INF Treaty
The United States has accused Russia of violating the pact, which expired in 2019, for more than a decade.
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Truth Analysis
Analysis Summary:
The article's claim that the INF treaty expired in 2019 is contradicted by sources which state the US withdrew in 2019 due to Russian violations. The article presents a slightly anti-Russian slant by highlighting US accusations without providing equivalent Russian perspective. Further analysis would require more context from the full article.
Detailed Analysis:
- Claim: The United States has accused Russia of violating the pact, which expired in 2019, for more than a decade.
- Verification Source #1: The US withdrew from the INF treaty in August 2019 due to Russia's violation of the treaty.
- Verification Source #2: The source mentions Pompeo stating that if Russia admits violations and comes back into compliance, the US would welcome that.
- Verification Source #3: The US gave Russia 60 days to comply with the INF treaty or it would no longer abide by the agreement.
- Verification Source #5: The source states that the US said Russia is in breach of the INF Treaty.
- Assessment: The claim that the treaty expired in 2019 is inaccurate. The US withdrew from the treaty in 2019 due to alleged Russian violations. The claim that the US accused Russia of violating the pact is supported by multiple sources.
Supporting Evidence/Contradictions:
- Source 1: "Aug 2, 2019 ... The Russian Federation is producing and fielding an offensive capability that was prohibited by the INF Treaty," Esper said. "Russia's material ..."
- Source 3: "Dec 4, 2018 ... The US has given Russia 60 days to comply with the Intermediate-range Nuclear Forces (INF) treaty or it will no longer abide by the agreement."