Question

    What was the primary reason cited by Russia for formally withdrawing from the 1990 Treaty on Conventional Armed Forces in Europe (CFE)?

    A Lack of interest in European security Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Blaming the United States for undermining post-Cold War security Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C NATO's military alliance enlargement Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Soviet Union's advantage in conventional weapons Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E Limiting Russia's participation in security treaties Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Russia formally withdrew from the 1990 Treaty on Conventional Armed Forces in Europe (CFE), citing the United States for undermining post-Cold War security with the enlargement of the NATO military alliance. The treaty placed limits on categories of conventional military equipment for NATO and the then-Warsaw Pact.

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