Putin: Russia Will Consider Tackling NATO Missile Defense Threat

 

Russia is being forced to look for ways to neutralize threats to its national security due to deployment of the NATO anti-missile shield in Europe, Russian President Vladimir Putin said after the alliance launched a missile defense site in Romania.

“Now, after the deployment of those anti-missile system elements, we’ll be forced to think about neutralizing developing threats to Russia’s security,” Putin said.

The US missile shield in Europe is a clear violation of Russian-American arms treaties, Putin said at a meeting with Russian military officials, adding that the anti-missile facilities can be easily re-purposed for firing short and mid-range missiles.

The US anti-missile shield in Europe is yet another step in increasing international tensions and launching a new arms race, he stressed. 

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Source: Russia Today (RT)