9M729 Missile Deployment and Its Impact on US-Russia Relations
US withdrew from INF Treaty in 2019, citing 9M729 violation.
9M729 can carry conventional or nuclear warheads.
Russia launched it multiple times since August, including two in 2022.
Kyiv requested Tomahawk missiles from US, not barred by INF Treaty.
Russia called deployment a dangerous escalation; defense ministry silent.
Ukraine's Foreign Minister linked 9M729 to US INF Treaty withdrawal.
Western analysts warn 9M729 threatens Europe's security.
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