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The Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty (INF) is a 1987 agreement between the United States and the Soviet Union. It was signed in Washington, D.C. by U.S. President Ronald Reagan and General Secretary Mikhail Gorbachev on December 8, 1987.
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After Mikhail Gorbachev came to power in 1985, Ronald Reagan's approach toward the USSR shifted toward a more diplomatic and conciliatory stance. Recognizing Gorbachev's reforms, such as Glasnost (openness) and Perestroika (restructuring), Reagan engaged in arms reduction negotiations, resulting in the 1987 Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty. This marked a significant thaw in U.S.-Soviet relations, as Reagan began to view Gorbachev as a partner in reducing nuclear tensions rather than simply an adversary. Overall, the interaction shifted from confrontation to collaboration, paving the way for the eventual end of the Cold War.
In 1987, Mikhail Gorbachev and President Ronald Reagan signed the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty. This landmark agreement eliminated an entire class of nuclear weapons, specifically ground-launched ballistic and cruise missiles with ranges between 500 and 5,500 kilometers. The treaty marked a significant step in reducing Cold War tensions and was a pivotal moment in arms control history.
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The Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty (INF) was signed in Washington, D.C. by U.S. President Ronald Reagan and General Secretary Mikhail Gorbachev on December 8, 1987.It completely eliminated Intermediate-Range and Shorter-Range tactical (often called battlefield combat weapons) Missiles as well as nuclear landmines and demolitions charges on both sides, but had no effect at all on the stockpiles of the much more powerful and destructive Long-Range strategic Missiles.Action on strategic weapons had to wait for Presidents George H. W. Bush and Mikhail Gorbachev to sign START I on July 31, 1991.
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"Mr. Gorbachev, tear down this wall."
Reagan challenges Gorbachev to demonstrate the sincerity of his reforms by urging him to take concrete actions that go beyond mere rhetoric. He emphasizes the need for genuine reductions in nuclear arsenals and the establishment of democratic freedoms in Eastern Europe. By framing the dialogue around verifiable actions rather than empty promises, Reagan seeks to hold Gorbachev accountable and ensure that reforms lead to meaningful change. This approach pressures Gorbachev to substantiate his claims with tangible results.
Former U.S. President Ronald Reagan, right, stands with former Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev, left, during Gorbachev's arrival ceremony at the White House in Washington, December 8, 1987. The year was 1984.
Reagan and Gorbachev held four summits together.
The Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty, or INF, was signed by the United States and the Soviet Union in 1987.The treaty, formally called The Treaty Between the United States of America and the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics on the Elimination of Their Intermediate-Range and Shorter-Range Missiles was signed by President Ronald Reagan and General Secretary Mikhail Gorbachev on December 8, 1987, ratified by the US Senate on May 27, 1988 and became effective June 1, 1988.Source: Wikipedia