Russia says European armed forces treaty contrary to its security interests

FILE PHOTO: Russian service members attend a military parade on Victory Day, which marks the 78th anniversary of the victory over Nazi Germany in World War Two, in Veliky Novgorod, Russia May 9, 2023. REUTERS/Anton Vaganov

The European armed forces treaty from which Moscow is to withdraw is contrary to Russia's security interests, Russia's envoy in charge of the withdrawal said in remarks published early on Monday.

Russia's parliament is to decide on Monday when to formally denounce the Treaty on Conventional Armed Forces in Europe (CFE), following President Vladimir Putin's decree on May 10.