Michael Pompeo confirms US withdrawal from the 'Open Skies' treaty

The treaty, which was signed in 1992 and came into force in 2002, allows countries to fly over each other's territory for unarmed reconnaissance flights.

The U.S. has withdrawn from the Open Skies Treaty due to non-compliance by Russia, Secretary of State Michael Pompeo said Sunday, making good on a planned move by the outgoing Trump administration.
 
The move was immediately criticized by a top Democrat, who urged President-elect Joe Biden to reverse the decision next year.
 
“Today, pursuant to earlier notice provided, the United States withdrawal from the Treaty on Open Skies is now effective,” Pompeo tweeted. “America is more secure because of it, as Russia remains in non-compliance with its obligations.”
 
The treaty, which was signed in 1992 and came