Russia Withdraws from Treaty on Conventional Armed Forces in Europe

Russia has formally withdrawn from the Treaty on Conventional Armed Forces in Europe (CFE), citing NATO's expansion as the reason for its exit. The CFE, signed in 1990, aimed to limit the use of conventional weapons. Russia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that the treaty no longer served its interests, as NATO countries had circumvented restrictions. This move follows Russia's recent revocation of the Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty and test-launch of an intercontinental ballistic missile. NATO has criticized Russia's withdrawal, stating that it undermines Euro-Atlantic security.