Russia Says it No Longer Will Abide by its Self-imposed Moratorium on Intermediate-Range Missiles

3 weeks ago Russia has declared it's no longer considers itself bound by a self-imposed moratorium on deploying nuclear-capable intermediate range missiles, a warning that potentially sets the stage for a new arms race as tensions between Moscow and Washington rise again over Ukraine. The Russian Foreign Ministry on Monday linked the decision to efforts by the U.S. and its allies to develop intermediate range weapons and preparations for their deployment in Europe and elsewhere. The ministry didn’t say what specific moves the Kremlin might take, but President Vladimir Putin has previously announced that Moscow was planning to deploy its new Oreshnik missiles on the territory of its neighbor and ally Belarus this year.