Russia Exits CFE Treaty
Moscow formally withdraws from the European arms control pact.
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Midnight Withdrawal
CFE withdrawal completed at 00:00 on November 7, 2023.
End of an Era
Historic moment as CFE becomes history for Russia
No NATO Agreements
Russia sees no chance for arms control deals with NATO.
Invalid Agreements
Budapest Memorandum and Flank Agreement no longer valid for Russia.
CFE Timeline
From 1990 signing to 2023 withdrawal - the CFE journey
2007 Moratorium
Russia declared a moratorium in 2007, changing its CFE stance.
Legal Denunciation
Putin signs law denouncing CFE, effective from June 9
NATO Critique
NATO's inability to negotiate renders future agreements impossible.
Belarus Representation
Since 2015, Belarus represents Russia's interests in CFE discussions.