Moscow, U.S. urge missile ban
Russia and the United States urged all countries to destroy medium-range nuclear-capable missiles, in a joint declaration by the former Cold War foes published by the Russian Foreign Ministry.
Concerned that an increasing number of states may have the technology to make missiles that can travel 3,400 miles, they are calling for their 20-year-old bilateral treaty to become global in character.
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