DW: NATO joins Angela Merkel and Donald Trump to voice concern about Putin's 'invincible' weapons
A speech by President Vladimir Putin detailing new nuclear weapons in Russia's arsenal has raised fears of a new arms race. NATO has joined Merkel and Trump in voicing concern about the impact of Putin's words.
NATO has joined Germany and the US in condemning recent claims by Russian President Vladimir Putin that his country has developed a new, "invincible" nuclear weapon.
On Friday, NATO Spokeswoman Oana Lungescu said: "Russian statements threatening to target allies are unacceptable and counterproductive." She also reiterated the fact that the alliance would remain vigilant in using its military forces to deter foreign aggression directed at alliance members.
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WNU Editor: The Kremlin has responded to U.S. and NATO reactions .... basically saying that they have not broken any arms-control agreements .... Russia denies it broke arms laws with Sarmat nuclear missile (UPI). More here .... Kremlin rejects US charge Russia in breach of arms control treaties (Reuters).
Update: Western media accuses Putin of ‘starting new arms race’ after ‘terrifying’ nuclear missile ‘boasts’ (RT)
More Reaction To Russian President Putin's Speech On Russia's New Weapons
Merkel, Trump Voice Concern Over Putin's New Weapons Claims -- Radio Free Europe
NATO reacts to Putin's bellicose speech: 'We do not want a new Cold War' -- Globe and Mail/Reuters
NATO: Russia's nuclear threats are unacceptable -- Axios
Putin nuclear speech shows Russia violated INF treaty obligations: U.S. State Department -- Reuters
Pentagon 'not surprised' by new Putin nuclear threats -- The Hill
