“I think this can be viewed as the US response to the alleged threat from Russia. They see our military strategy and new developments, they are trying to respond in some way. But I doubt that such actions are necessary, ”he said.

According to the deputy, "you should not link these actions of the United States with the situation around the INF."

“It concerns more Europe, and Alaska is quite far from the goals that they can try to hit. Also, do not forget that Trump lobbies the interests of his friends, who represent the US military-industrial complex, ”concluded Morozov.

Earlier, Trump said the United States intends to deploy new missile interception stations in Alaska.