Russian Defense Ministry officials show off the 9M729 cruise missile outside Moscow on Jan. 23, 2019 (Photo: AFP)

US allegations of Russia developing the 9M729 missile is based on unclear intelligence, according to the Ministry. Washington failed to identify the missile’s exact range, it added.

Last Wednesday, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said Russia will withdraw from the INF Treaty in 6 months as a response to the US’s withdrawal. Russian President Vladimir Putin said Moscow has stopped following the treaty.