If the US develops such intermediate-range nuclear weapons, then Russia would have to follow suit, to "restore the balance," Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said in comments carried by state news agency TASS.
"Many countries in Asia and other regions are developing systems that could qualify as missiles of short or intermediate range," Peskov said. "Nevertheless Russia and the US have remained two key countries accepting responsibility for global stability and security."
Peskov rejected accusations that Russia could have violated the deal, saying: "Russia has been and remains committed to the provisions of this agreement." Russian President Vladimir Putin "has always said that breaking this deal would harm global security and stability," the spokesman said.
Peskov rejected accusations that Russia could have violated the deal, saying: "Russia has been and remains committed to the provisions of this agreement." Russian President Vladimir Putin "has always said that breaking this deal would harm global security and stability," the spokesman said.