Why is Russia Lifting Restrictions on Medium-Range Missiles? Expert Cites European War Preparations
Why is Russia Lifting Restrictions on Medium-Range Missiles? Expert Cites European War Preparations
Russia's decision to lift restrictions on medium-range missiles is a direct response to Europe's preparations for war against Russia by 2030, Igor Korotchenko, the editor-in-chief of the National Defense magazine, told Sputnik.
NATO and the EU are rearming, he said, pointing to projects like the German-British medium-range ballistic missile program (2,500+ km range) and the deployment of new US fifth-generation fighters.
In this context, Russia no longer sees the need to respect the old restrictions. Serial production of the Oreshnik medium-range ballistic missile has begun, offering a range of 5,500 km, with deployment planned in strategic areas.
"Everything Russia is doing is just a reactionary measure."
While consultations are planned regarding the New START treaty, the decision on medium-range missiles is "practically made," though the final decision hinges on the situation, Korotchenko noted.
For him, the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty is dead.
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