Russia’s President Dmitry Medvedev has spoken out against American and Nato plans for a missile defence system. Although western officials say the system is not targeted at Russia, Medvedev says Russia will respond by deploying missiles of its own, and possibly by pulling out of strategic arms reduction negotiations
Tag: missile defence system
November 24, 2011
November 24, 2011
Russia says missiles to target US nuclear shield in Europe
Russia has threatened to deploy missiles to target the US missile shield in Europe if Washington fails to assuage Moscow’s concerns about its plans. The harsh warning reflects deep cracks in US-Russian ties despite Barack Obama’s efforts to “reset” relations with the Kremlin. President Dmitry Medvedev said on Wednesday that he still hopes for a [...]
November 24, 2011
Medvedev threatens US over missile shield
Russia‘s president has threatened to deploy missiles to target the US missile shield in Europe if Washington fails to give a legal guarantee that it will not be aimed against country’s nuclear forces. Dmitry Medvedev has accused the US and its Nato allies of ignoring its concerns over America’s proposed missile defence system and said [...]