Russian Arms Official: Russia Preparing for War; Due to US Departure from Nuclear Missile Treaty

A Russian senior arms-control official says his nation is "preparing for war" over President Trump's withdrawal from the nuclear missile treaty, the WND (World Net Daily) website reports today (October 28, 2018).

Andrei Belusov made the declaration after Russia lost a vote at the United Nations to gather support from other nations for the Intermediate Nuclear Forces Reduction Treaty.

Belusov said: "Yes, Russia is preparing for war, I have confirmed it. We are preparing to defend our homeland, our territorial integrity, our principles, our values, our people -- we are preparing for such a war."

Trump accused Russia last week of violating the agreement many times, resulting in his decision to withdraw the U.S. from the agreement.