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January 29, 2015

Maintaining INF Treaty is Russian, US Interest
Washington DC (Sputnik) Jan 29, 2015
The United States should avoid escalating a response to Russia's alleged violation of the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty and Moscow should assure Washington it will comply with treaty obligations, experts told Sputnik, pointing out the withdrawal of either party from the treaty would damage both countries' security. "The US, while continuing to insist that Russia adheres to the INF Treaty, should maintain communication on the issue and should exercise patience in waiting for Russia ... read more

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Ex-CIA officer in leak case found guilty of espionage

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