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Russia is to deploy new missiles in a Baltic enclave near Nato member Poland, Russian President Dmitry Medvedev says.
Short-range Iskander missiles in the Kaliningrad region would "neutralise" the planned US anti-missile shield in Poland and the Czech Republic, he said.
The US says its shield is a defence against missiles from "rogue" nations, but Moscow sees it as a direct threat.
“We earlier planned to take three missile regiments within the missile division stationed in Kozelsk off combat duty and discontinue the division itself by 2010. I have decided to refrain from these plans,” Mr. Medvedev said.
“The Iskander missile system will be deployed in Kaliningrad region to neutralize, when necessary, the missile shield,” Medvedev said.
“Radioelectronic equipment located in the western region” of Russia in the Kaliningrad region “will jam objects of the U.S. missile defense system,” Mr. Medvedev said.
“These are forced measures,” Mr. Medvedev said. “We have told our partners more than once that we want positive cooperation, we want to act together to combat common threats, that we want to act together. But they, unfortunately, don’t want to listen to us.”
Originally posted by deltaboy
Poland and Czechoslovakia doesn't want to be bullied by Russia. But Russia is not listening.
Originally posted by deltaboy
Poland and Czech Republic wanted to be part of the missile defense shield.
Originally posted by deltaboy
It was a request. Not force upon by invading.
Originally posted by deltaboy
Russia on the other hand its pointing missiles at them.
Originally posted by ZeroKnowledge
I think that nobody wants to bullied, doesn't mind who the bully is. From kids to countries. And in this case Russia got full right to do this, but i see it as another mistake in big political game. EU showed Russia that it is not hostile to it and will not support certain decisions by US,its position on Georgian issue was much less strict.
Originally posted by ZeroKnowledge
If Russia will side with China - it will be powerfull union.
Originally posted by ZeroKnowledge
Russia never fell to Western forces, but did to Eastern one.
Originally posted by maloy
They don't want to be bullied? They have no choice - and no one to blame but themselves. In the 90's they were neutral, and Russia did not bully them or consider bullying them in any way. Now they want to play cold war games with their new buddy - U.S.? Great. But don't bitch and whine when Russia reacts with games of its own.
Originally posted by Alphard
This is complete nonsense.. in the 90-s Russia was under the 'rule' of Yeltsin who was pro-west and friendly towards neighbors.. or at least leaving them to themselves. There was no reason not to be neutral. However as Putin took power, Russia's stance changed to hostile..
Originally posted by Alphard
which is why the entire East-European block is wary of Russia now.
Originally posted by Alphard
Maloy you are an intelligent person I have seen that from your posts.. Please don't deny what you KNOW just because you want to win an argument.