Gently, but strongly

In the United States, Russia is developing a new low -power nuclear warhead for solid -fuel ballistic missiles Trident. It is reported by The Guardian with reference to the former official of the Barack Obama administration.

According to the adviser to the former president on the arms control of John Wolfstal, the development of such weapons can become a mirror response in Russia, which the United States is accused of creating a new generation nuclear missile. The presence of such a warhead will prevent Russia from using tactical weapons in case of conflict in Eastern Europe.

“As I was told, these developments are called to convey the corresponding message to Russia, North Korea and China. They assure that this is a good, moderate -horsepower language, with the help of which it becomes clear that any attempts of Russia or the DPRK will turn nuclear weapons to them with large -scale consequences,” said Woolfstal. According to him

Wulfstal at the same time emphasized that the intention of the Donald Trump administration to create "more suitable for use of nuclear weapons" is extremely dangerous and can at times increase the chances of unleashing nuclear war.

In July 2014, Obama sent a letter to Vladimir Putin with accusations of violation of the RSMD agreement . In April 2015, the State Department threatened to “take measures” to Russia if it continues to violate the contract.

On December 8, President Trump approved new sanctions against Russia for violation of the RSMD agreement . According to a senior representative of the administration, Russian companies that "provided technological assistance" in the development of cruise missiles prohibited by the contract will fall under restrictive measures. According to the source, these sanctions should “change the economic plans” of the Russian authorities and show that in Washington it is serious about violations of the RSMD agreement.

In addition, the source noted, the Pentagon will begin research and development on a new ground nuclear winged rocket, which is allowed in accordance with the contract. This amendment was approved in the country's recently approved defense budget.

On the same day, the US State Department published a statement in which he rejected Moscow’s accusations of violating the RSMD agreement. The document notes that Russia refused to enter into a discussion about its missile systems prohibited by the contract. Instead, Moscow "decided to divert attention from the claims" of the USA, having made counterclaims.

As an example, the Russian side gave three existing types of American weapons: AEGIS ASHORE missile defense system, ballistic missiles used as goals during tests and supporting hard -to -the -rumors. However, none of these systems falls under the restrictions imposed by the RSMD agreement, emphasized in the State Department.

"The United States constantly attracted Russian officials to participate in numerous events, including a special verification commission within the framework of the RSMD, explaining why the US actions are fully complied by the terms of the contract," the statement says.