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<p>As NATO Foreign Ministers said in a statement on 4 December, Russia has developed
and fielded a missile system that violates the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty
and poses significant risks to Euro-Atlantic security. The US and other Allies have
repeatedly raised their concerns with Russia, both bilaterally and multilaterally.</p><p>Russia's
actions are eroding the foundations of effective arms control. Allies have called
on Russia to return to full and verifiable compliance with the Treaty. We will continue
to consult each other regularly, with a view to ensuring our collective security.
We have also agreed to uphold, support and further strengthen arms control, taking
into account the prevailing security environment.</p>
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