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Statement with regard to the Statement by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation on the Beginning of Domestic Procedures for the Withdrawal of the Russian Federation from the Treaty on Open Skies

18.01.2021

Ministry of Foreign Affairs expresses its disappointment with regard to the Russian Federation MFA’s announcement on the beginning of domestic procedures for the withdrawal from the Treaty on Open Skies. The Treaty has remained a significant element of the European security architecture, contributing to building confidence and transparency with regard to military activity.

MSZ

Recently, we have witnessed Russian Federation’s lack of will to cooperate and take concrete steps to guarantee the compliance with the letter and spirit of the Treaty. The position of the Russian Federation has prevented, among others, the resolution of the issue of unlawful limitations imposed on flights over the Kaliningrad region. In the second half of 2020, the Russian Federation has escalated its demands, rejecting the opportunity to engage in the constructive dialogue on the Treaty on Open Skies.

Poland remains convinced of the value of an effective arms control, underlining that the full compliance by all states with all of their commitments relating to transparency and verification measures is key in this regard. However for many years Russian Federation’s activities have led to the erosion of the arms control system in Europe. Implications of the Russian decision will be subject of coordination among allies and partners.

MFA Press Office

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