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<p>NATO first expressed concerns about Russian non-compliance with its Intermediate-range
Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty obligations in 2014. We now fully support the assessment
that Russia's covert testing, production and fielding of the 9M729 ground-launched
cruise missile system is a material breach of the INF Treaty.</p><p>We, along with
NATO Allies, support the US decision to suspend its participation in the INF Treaty
and start the treaty's formal withdrawal process. A situation whereby the US was fully
aiding by the INF Treaty and Russia was not, was not sustainable. Following the US
announcement, NATO issued a statement declaring full support for US action and urging
Russia to use the six month withdrawal period to return to full and verifiable compliance
to preserve the INF Treaty.</p>
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