Russia Withdraws from Open Skies Treaty
On 15th January, 2021, Russia announced its intention of pulling out of the Open Skies treaty (OST), saying that the pact, which allows unarmed surveillance flights over member countries, had been seriously compromised by the withdrawal of the United States.
- This move was made after the USA pulled out of the Open Skies Treaty in November 2020, arguing that Russian violations made it untenable for the United States to remain a party.
Reasons for Russia’s Withdrawal
- Reluctance to Allow Flights Over its Exclave: A contentious issue regarding Russia’s compliance with the OST was its alleged reluctance to allow flights over Kaliningrad, ....
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