INF proponents emphasize the risk of nuclear weapons. But, despite its name, the treaty bans a wide range of conventional weapons as well -- and it's non-nuclear, precision-guided missiles that have changed how war is actually waged.
"Look, the Obama administration indicated that Russia was in violation of the INF Treaty four years ago," said a staffer from the House Armed Services Committee. "If the treaty’s being violated, we have to take steps to ensure that stability some other way."
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As President Trump prepares to meet Vladimir Putin in a high-stakes one-on-one meeting, there is growing and legitimate concern in Washington and European capitals about concessions Trump might make in the hopes of getting along with the Russian strongman. The anxiety is warranted, given President Trump’s public statements on NATO and the invasion of Ukraine, […]