France regrets Russia's announcement of its intention soon to initiate a procedure to withdraw from the Treaty on Open Skies, which is a pillar of the conventional arms control system and contributes to peace and security on our continent. The decision is being taken at a time when all States Parties, including the Russian Federation, have just reaffirmed their commitment to the treaty and to fully implementing its provisions, at the fourth Open Skies Treaty Review Conference. Along with (…)
