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Obama makes 'no commitment' on missile shield
Barack Obama has made no commitment that a missile defense shield in eastern Europe will go ahead, an advisor to the president-elect said Saturday, in apparent contradiction of statements by Poland. Earlier, a statement from Polish President Lech Kaczynski after the two men spoke by telephone ...
Russia to deploy short-range missiles near Poland - Yahoo! News
Russia to deploy short-range missiles near Poland - Yahoo! News
news.yahoo.com — MOSCOW Russia will deploy short-range missiles near Poland to counter U.S. military plans in Eastern Europe ,... President Dmitry Medvedev warned Wednesday, setting a combative tone that clashed with global goodwill over Barack Obama 's election. In his ... (more) Russia to deploy short-range missiles near Poland - ...
Medvedev: Russia to Deploy Missiles in Baltic Sea Territory
Medvedev: Russia to Deploy Missiles in Baltic Sea Territory
foxnews.com — President Dmitry Medvedev says Russia will deploy missiles in its Baltic Sea territory in response to U.S.... missile defense plans. (more) Medvedev: Russia to Deploy Missiles in Baltic Sea Territory
BBC NEWS | Europe | Obama denies Poland missile vow
BBC NEWS | Europe | Obama denies Poland missile vow
news.bbc.co.uk — US President-elect Barack Obama has not given a commitment to go ahead with plans to build part... of a US missile defence system in Poland, an aide says. He was speaking after Polish President Lech Kaczynski's office said a pledge had been made during a ... (more) BBC NEWS | Europe | Obama denies Poland missile vow
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