US says will suspend nuclear pact if Russia does not comply within 60 days

The United States warned Russia on Tuesday that it would withdraw from the Cold War-era treaty limiting mid-range nuclear arms if Moscow does not return to compliance within 60 days.

"The United States today declares Russia in material breach of the treaty and we will suspend our obligations as a remedy in 60 days unless Russia returns to full and verifiable compliance," Secretary of State Mike Pompeo declared

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