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2007-06-26 Europe

NATO backs US missile plan on eve of talks with Russia

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Posted by lotp 2007-06-26 00:00|| || Front Page|| [1 views ] Top

#1 He's probably worried about NATO suddenly or secretly raising the number of interceptors to 1000 or something like that. Also, instead of sending only one or two missiles to wipe out a target, now he has to send three or four.

Posted by gorb 2007-06-26 02:01|| 2007-06-26 02:01|| Front Page Top

#2 And furthermore ..

Perhaps Putin has some inside information that Iran wants more missile technology should the US install this system. He could tell the Iranians that he would be able to shut down the radar if they had a mutual interest in attacking Europe, and that would forestall Iran asking for/demanding more and the resulting ill will if he had to tell them "Nyet".

Posted by gorb 2007-06-26 02:07|| 2007-06-26 02:07|| Front Page Top

#3 Partly the Russians' 'we're still relevant' attitude. Partly playing the salesman; trying to stay in the Iranians' good graces.

Posted by Pappy 2007-06-26 10:06|| 2007-06-26 10:06|| Front Page Top

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