Korochenko: US missile deployment in Europe – a step towards the third world – RIA Novosti

RIGA, June 5 – RIA Novosti. The possible deployment in Europe of US ground-launched missiles aimed at Russia – a step towards a third world war, said in an interview to the Latvian radio Baltkom chief editor of “National defense “, a member of the Public Council under the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation Igor Korotchenko.

” This is a step to the top of the third world war. I do not understand the logic of the Americans. And most of all I do not understand the logic of a Europe that does not oppose this. Note Russia does not place missiles in Cuba, the Americans place their missiles in Europe to strike at Russia. Why? There is no threat now is not “- said Korochenko.

Earlier, the Associated Press said that the US administration is considering the deployment in Europe of land-based missiles in response to the alleged violations committed by the Russian Federation.

In recent years, Russia and the United States are increasingly accused each other in the development of weapons that subject to the INF Treaty (Treaty on the Elimination of short- and medium-range), signed by the United States and the Soviet Union in 1987. In March, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said that Russia has repeatedly suggested the United States to carry out “specific advice” to get the US to support their allegations facts instead of “allegations”, but so far such contacts are not parties.

INF Treaty entered into force in 1988. The parties committed themselves to completely destroy its missiles average (1000 – 5.5 thousand kilometers) and less (500 – 1000 km) range and ancillary facilities. By 1991, an agreement was executed before 2001, were mutual inspections. For the fulfillment of the obligations following special control commission, last convened in 2003. However, other countries, including Europe, are still able to have such missiles in service.