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2012-01-13 Caucasus/Russia/Central Asia

U.S. says will give no missile defense assurances to Russia

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Posted by gorb 2012-01-13 03:00|| || Front Page|| [3 views ] Top

#1 The Russians will shoot over the north pole to hit the US. The European shield, using basic geometry, would not stop an "over the top" attack. All it does is impede Russian ability to threaten its western neighbors.

If Russia had done its part to reign in Iran than there would be no need of a European missile shield. So, screw 'em.

Posted by Mike Ramsey 2012-01-13 08:49|| 2012-01-13 08:49|| Front Page Top

#2 The irony remains that Mama Russia is empowering or emboldening the very Jihadists whom threaten its stability + security as well.

Posted by JosephMendiola 2012-01-13 18:48|| 2012-01-13 18:48|| Front Page Top

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