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Russia to respond militarily to US/NATO missile threats by June 2025?
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Lavrov Warns US and NATO of Decisive Response to Missile Threats, Cites START Treaty and Russia-Iran Agreement
Dec 29, 2024, 09:15 AM
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has warned that the United States and NATO will face a decisive military-technical response from Moscow if they pose new missile threats to Russia, according to an interview with RIA Novosti. Lavrov emphasized that Russia is strictly adhering to the limits set out in the START Treaty during the rearming of its strategic nuclear forces. Additionally, he highlighted the readiness of a strategic partnership agreement between Russia and Iran, aimed at enhancing global peace and security. This agreement, which does not require amendments despite recent changes in Syria, focuses on cooperation in security and defense, as well as fighting terrorism and extremism.
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