WASHINGTON: The US on Friday accused Russian President Vladimir Putin of breaching Cold War-era treaties via developing a new generation of "invincible" weapons and mentioned American military was once totally prepared to protect the rustic.
"President Putin has confirmed what the US government has known for a long time but that Russia has denied prior to this," White House Press Secretary Sarah Sanders mentioned.
She mentioned Russia has been developing destabilising weapons programs for over a decade in direct violations of its treaty obligations.
Her feedback got here hours after President Putin introduced that Russia has developed a number of complex weapons programs, together with a nuclear-powered cruise missile, which make all US capabilities geared toward undermining the Russian nuclear deterrent obsolete.
Sanders mentioned US President Donald Trump understands the threats facing America and its allies in this century and is decided to protect the native land and keep peace thru power. "US defense capabilities are, and will, remain second to none," she instructed journalists.
"And now, because of the new defence budget of $700 billion, our military will be far stronger than ever. As President's Nuclear Posture Review made clear, America is moving forward to modernise our nuclear arsenal and ensure our capabilities are unmatched," Sanders mentioned.
The State Department expressed concern over the Russian video, at the side of the Putin speech, which targeted the US.
"It is certainly concerning to see your government, to see your country, put together that kind of video that shows the Russian Government attacking the US. That's certainly a concern of ours. I don't think that that's very constructive, nor is it responsible," State Department Spokesperson Heather Nauert instructed journalists at a separate news conference.
The Pentagon mentioned it's not stunned via Putin's observation and is totally prepared to protect the rustic.
"They know very well that it's not about them. Our missile defense has never been about them. We need to ensure we have a credible nuclear deterrent, and we are confident that we are prepared to defend this nation no matter what," Pentagon leader spokesperson Dana White instructed journalists.
Congressman Mac Thornberry, Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, mentioned that for too long presidents of both parties have let all varieties of persistent Russian aggression cross unanswered, whether violations of multiple treaties, election meddling, planting faux news stories, or invading sovereign countries.
"It took six years for the Obama administration to even admit that Russia was serious about developing new nuclear weapons or violating the INF treaty despite the urging of this Committee and others. Even with that admission, no action was taken despite the recommendations from the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs General Dempsey. That inaction has led to the situation we find ourselves in today," he mentioned.
"President Putin has confirmed what the US government has known for a long time but that Russia has denied prior to this," White House Press Secretary Sarah Sanders mentioned.
She mentioned Russia has been developing destabilising weapons programs for over a decade in direct violations of its treaty obligations.
Her feedback got here hours after President Putin introduced that Russia has developed a number of complex weapons programs, together with a nuclear-powered cruise missile, which make all US capabilities geared toward undermining the Russian nuclear deterrent obsolete.
Sanders mentioned US President Donald Trump understands the threats facing America and its allies in this century and is decided to protect the native land and keep peace thru power. "US defense capabilities are, and will, remain second to none," she instructed journalists.
"And now, because of the new defence budget of $700 billion, our military will be far stronger than ever. As President's Nuclear Posture Review made clear, America is moving forward to modernise our nuclear arsenal and ensure our capabilities are unmatched," Sanders mentioned.
The State Department expressed concern over the Russian video, at the side of the Putin speech, which targeted the US.
"It is certainly concerning to see your government, to see your country, put together that kind of video that shows the Russian Government attacking the US. That's certainly a concern of ours. I don't think that that's very constructive, nor is it responsible," State Department Spokesperson Heather Nauert instructed journalists at a separate news conference.
The Pentagon mentioned it's not stunned via Putin's observation and is totally prepared to protect the rustic.
"They know very well that it's not about them. Our missile defense has never been about them. We need to ensure we have a credible nuclear deterrent, and we are confident that we are prepared to defend this nation no matter what," Pentagon leader spokesperson Dana White instructed journalists.
Congressman Mac Thornberry, Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, mentioned that for too long presidents of both parties have let all varieties of persistent Russian aggression cross unanswered, whether violations of multiple treaties, election meddling, planting faux news stories, or invading sovereign countries.
"It took six years for the Obama administration to even admit that Russia was serious about developing new nuclear weapons or violating the INF treaty despite the urging of this Committee and others. Even with that admission, no action was taken despite the recommendations from the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs General Dempsey. That inaction has led to the situation we find ourselves in today," he mentioned.
US accuses Putin of breaching Cold War-era treaties
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