Russia prepared to produce short- and medium-range missiles - Putin

After the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit, President Vladimir Putin announced that Russia is prepared to start producing short- and medium-range missiles in response to the United States' actions.

Putin noted that following the US withdrawal from the Intermediate Nuclear Force Treaty and its announcement of missile production, Russia also sees itself entitled to pursue similar activities, Caliber.Az reports per foreign media.

"We have begun research and development and are ready to commence production. Relevant assignments have already been issued to the industry," Putin stated.

He emphasized that Moscow is capable of delivering a reciprocal response if US missiles are deployed anywhere in the world.

"Our stance remains unchanged," he added.