putin: we can reply to america withdrawal from the intergovernmental nuclear weapons convention

russian president vladimir putin said the kremlin will retaliate if america withdraws from the 1987 inter-nuclear association (inf) treaty.

at a meeting he had on defense industry troubles, putin stated:

"i advocate these days to discuss our steps related to the feasible withdrawal of america from the inf. i reiterate that we are geared up to engage in speak with our american companions in this key difficulty, and we are hoping they'll bear in mind it with complete obligation. "

"the usa decision to withdraw from the settlement, of path, cannot and will no longer be left unanswered by our us of a," the russian president underlined.