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Russians denounce Trump’s intended nuke treaty withdrawal

Oct 21, 2018 | 4:15 AM

MOSCOW — A top Russian diplomat says President Donald Trump’s intention to withdraw from a landmark treaty on nuclear weapons is a perilous move.

A Russian senator in turn said the U.S. leaving the Intermediate Range Nuclear Forces treaty would seriously undermine nuclear non-proliferation efforts.

Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov was quoted as telling state news agency Tass on Sunday that “This would be a very dangerous step.”

He says the Trump move “will cause the most serious condemnation from all members of the international community who are committed to security and stability.”