Washington is considering all options for the open skies Treaty and considers that Moscow should return to the performance of its obligations, which, in the opinion of the United States, she breaks, said the us Ambassador to Russia John Sullivan.
“In light of the violations of the Treaty, which the United States has publicly announced, we currently are reviewing how our participation in the Contract benefits and consider all options under the Contract to achieve the national security objectives and to bring Russia back into the mainstream of the Treaty and fulfill its obligations”, – transfers its words of RIA “news”.
Sullivan stressed that the United States had not withdrawn from the Treaty on open skies, its execution continues, Washington is fully committed to the obligations.
“Returning again to the theme of the coronavirus, USA and other countries of the Treaty have now suspended flights at least until 26 April because of the quarantine measures relating COVID-19 is likely to be extended and may”, – said the Ambassador.
He said that Russia “continues to violate” its obligations under the Contract.
“In September, Russia refused overflight by American and canadian planes over the zone of military exercises “Center-2019″, while flying over this area was resolved, and thus Russia had violated the Treaty,” – said the diplomat.
Sullivan said that the Agreement continue to discuss with allies and partners, who “expressed shared concern” over alleged “violations” by Russia.
“the U.S. Administration is committed to arms control, and all parties must behave responsibly towards its obligations,” said Sullivan.
On Tuesday, the Minister of foreign Affairs of Russia Sergey Lavrov said that the United States, apparently, has already taken the decision to withdraw from the Treaty on open skies. Later, the White house said that the United States had not withdrawn from the Treaty.
Russia promised to respond in the event of a US withdrawal from the Treaty on open skies.
Newspaper OPINION wrote at length about the situation with the Treaty on open skies.
