RUSSIA ‘READY TO NEUTRALIZE THREATS’

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Mon, 14 Jul 2008 23:03:07

Russia’s Deputy FM Sergei Kislyak Russia announces readiness to take
actions against any foreign threats posed to its military system by
the US missile defense shield plans.

Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Kislyak warned on Monday that
his country would take actions against any foreign threats in the
event its stability is jeopardized.

He did not specify the steps that would be taken, saying "this will
be decided by military specialists. We would prefer not to have to
do this," AFP reported.

Russia’s warning comes amid Washington’s recent agreement with
the Czech Republic to build a radar station southwest of the Czech
capital under the excuse of safeguarding European states against
threatening states.

Russia says the US defense shield would upset the balance of security
across Europe and weaken Russia’s military power.

The US and NATO forces launched a military exercise dubbed "Sea
Breeze-2008" near the Russian border and in Ukrainian territory on
Monday amid US-Russia strained relations.

Russian officials believe that the maneuver would widen the gap
between Moscow and Washington.