Russia Halts Missile Deployments in Europe
January 30, 2009
Russia has “suspended” plans to deploy Iskander missiles in its European enclave of Kaliningrad. Unveiled inNovember, the plans were intended to be a response to the U.S. missile defense installations scheduled to be built in the Czech Republic and Poland. A Russian military official said the announcement is related to indications from the U.S. that Obama is reconsidering whether to move forward with the defense system. Reuters:
Russia has halted plans to deploy missiles near the Polish border, a Russian news agency quoted the military as saying on Wednesday, in the clearest sign yet Moscow is seeking better ties with the new U.S. administration.
Author : The New Atlanticist