Russia’s Approach to the Development of Intermediate-Range Missiles
Russia’s Approach to the Development of Intermediate-Range Missiles

Author(s): Marcin Andrzej Piotrowski
Subject(s): Governance, International relations/trade, Security and defense, Military policy
Published by: PISM Polski Instytut Spraw Międzynarodowych
Keywords: Russian Federation; intermediate-range missiles; military industry; missile development; United States; cruise missiles; arms control; nuclear weapons;
Summary/Abstract: Russia will present the expected withdrawal of the United States from the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Elimination Treaty (INF) as a step forcing a military response from Moscow. Even if the Russian Federation were to violate the INF by deploying new cruise missiles with a range greater than 500 km, the U.S. withdrawal from the treaty creates opportunity to blur responsibility. In the event of divided opinions within NATO, Russia’s position in arms control might be stronger vis-à-vis Europe and, indirectly, the United States. Moreover, Russia will continue expansion of its arsenal of ground-launched missiles.

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