US threatens to walk out of the INF treaty

The INF Treaty, signed 30 years ago between the US and the Soviet Union, banned nuclear and non-nuclear missiles with ranges of 500-5,500 kilometers. It led to the elimination of over 2,600 missiles and contributed to ending the Cold War. Recently, the US has accused Russia of violating the treaty by developing a new Ground Launched Cruise Missile.

What was the primary purpose of the INF Treaty established 30 years ago?

• To create a joint space exploration program

• To promote trade between the US and the Soviet Union

• To establish a new economic alliance

• To ban the use of nuclear and non-nuclear missiles with specific ranges

How many missiles were eliminated as a result of the INF Treaty?

• More than 1,000

• More than 2,600

• More than 5,000

• More than 10,000

What significant global event did the INF Treaty help to conclude?

• The Vietnam War

• The Korean War

• World War II

• The Cold War

What is the US's claim regarding Russia's actions in relation to the INF Treaty?

• Russia has developed a new space program

• Russia has increased its trade with the US

• Russia has violated the treaty by developing a new missile

• Russia has reduced its military forces

What type of missile is Russia accused of developing, according to the US?

• A new Submarine-Launched Missile

• A new Anti-Aircraft Missile

• A new Ground Launched Cruise Missile

• A new Intercontinental Ballistic Missile