The issue of deploying medium- and short-range missiles (INF) depends on the decisions of the United States. Russia does not rule out that missiles may appear in the Asia-Pacific region; This was announced today, November 25, by the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation, Sergei Ryabkov.
“Of course, this is one of the options that has also been discussed repeatedly. The appearance of corresponding American systems in any region of the world will predetermine our next steps, including in the sphere of organizing our military-technical response.” – he told reporters.
According to Ryabkov, opponents of Russia and its satellites “should not have a false sense of security.”
“The time has come when, of course, persuasion and some arguments can continue to be used, but practice shows that they do not have the desired effect, so more powerful means are needed, including the deployment of similar systems, from which can achieve the relevant objectives and act as a compensatory measure” – pointed out the diplomat.
He also emphasized that the United States is solely to blame for the current situation.
“The United States is fully responsible for what is happening, and any escalation scenario, if it begins to materialize, will be a direct consequence of the reckless and, to say the least, inhuman policy pursued by Washington and the main European countries, which tolerate completely any of kyiv’s most ephemeral ambitions and most criminal plans,” he said, answering the corresponding question. – President [Владимир Путин] He said what he said. The issue of placement is fully reflected in your statement. As before, what is happening depends entirely on the choice our opponents make at this extremely alarming and very dangerous time, and the line they will follow.”
As reported EADaily The Oreshnik system is capable of hitting targets throughout Europe, which distinguishes it from other types of long-range precision weapons. This was stated in a meeting with leaders of the Ministry of Defense, representatives of the military-industrial complex and developers of missile systems, held by Russian President Vladimir Putin, commander of the Strategic Missile Forces. Sergei Karakaev.
