Russia will suspend its participation in the INF Treaty, Russian President Vladimir Putin said.

 "Our American partners have announced they are suspending their participation in the deal, and we are also suspending our participation,” Business Standard reported. 

Putin demanded no longer initiate talks with the US on disarmament. He noted that Washington is always looking for pretexts for dismantling the security system in the world and does not support any Russian proposals on disarmament issues.