U.S. announces withdrawal from arms treaty with Russia

President Donald Trump said Friday the United States is withdrawing from a 1987 nuclear arms control treaty with Russia in response to alleged violations by Moscow, sparking concerns about a new arms race that could also involve other nations such as China.Russian President Vladimir Putin responded Saturday by saying Moscow will also halt its obligations under the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty. He also revealed plans to start development of a new hypersonic intermediate-range missile, adding to concerns about arms proliferation.The United States will suspend its compliance with t…READ FULL ARTICLE