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Without modification of the ABM Treaty, the US would not have been in a position to realize its plans for ballistic missile defenses. Despite allegations to the contrary by the new US administration the Treaty has never become obsolete. Although it always considered the Treaty as a cornerstone of its national security the Russian Federation would probably have consented to a modification. Still, on 13 Dec 2001, by reference to its supreme interests, the US declared its withdrawal from the ABM Treaty. According to Article XV, para. 2, this withdrawal is permissible. There exist no legal grounds that would enable the Russian Federation to object to that denunciation. Adapted from the source document.