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US pulls out of Treaty on Open Skies
President Donald Trump announced on 21 May that the US will withdraw from the Treaty on Open Skies, at least temporarily, citing alleged Russian violations of the international agreement.
‘Russia didn't adhere to the treaty,’ Trump said, adding: ‘Until they adhere we will pull out.’
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