Russia has finalized its withdrawal from the Treaty on Conventional Armed Forces in Europe, declaring the Cold War-era agreement null and void on Tuesday more than a decade after the Kremlin suspended the accord.
"While recognizing the role of the CFE as a cornerstone of the Euro-Atlantic security architecture, a situation whereby Allied States Parties abide by the Treaty, while Russia does not, would be unsustainable," NATO's press service wrote.
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Statement of the Benelux countries: Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg
condemn Russia’s decision to withdraw from the landmark Treaty on Conventional
Armed Forces in Europe (CFE), a cornerstone of Europe’s security architecture.
The Russian withdrawal comes at a time when Russia is waging an unprovoked,
illegal and unjustified war of aggression against Ukraine.
Following Russia's announcement of its withdrawal from the Conventional Armed Forces in Europe (CFE) Treaty, all NATO countries have decided to suspend their participation in the treaty, a move that garnered unanimous support among NATO members.