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Wednesday, April 21, 2010

The Slow Emergence Of A Joint NATO - Russia Missile Shield NATO And Russia Edge Warily Toward A Joint Missile Defense Shield -- Deutsche Welle

The Slow Emergence Of A Joint NATO - Russia Missile Shield NATO And Russia Edge Warily Toward A Joint Missile Defense Shield -- Deutsche Welle

NATO Secretary General Anders Rasmussen has appealed for a joint missile defense shield with Russia to cover Europe and offer protection from a possible terror attack. But analysts are still cautious about its prospects.

At a press conference on Monday, NATO Secretary General Anders Rasmussen spoke about what he believed was the most serious security threat faced by Europe. "There is a growing missile threat, including from Iran," he said. "And the politicians have a responsibility to protect the population." Europe must "take its share in the joint protection from missile attacks."

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http://www.dw-world.de/dw/article/0,,5482780,00.html

More News On Missile Defense in Europe

Russia must have role in Europe-based missile defence system, says Nato chief -- The Guardian
http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2010/apr/18/nato-defence-talks


NATO wants to consult Russia on missile defense -- Voice of Russia
http://english.ruvr.ru/2010/04/20/6658709.html



NATO Head to Call For Russian Role in Missile Shield -- Global Security Newswire
http://www.globalsecuritynewswire.org/gsn/nw_20100419_3595.php


What the Russian papers say -- RIA Novosti
http://en.rian.ru/papers/20100419/158650784.html

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