NATO condems Russia for 'waste of money' missile system

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Anders Fogh Rasmussen condems Russia for 'waste of money' missile system The Nato Secretary General has condemned Russia for spending billions on a new missile system that he described as "a waste of money".


Anders Fogh Rasmussen made a strongly worded attack on current Russian arms policy as Nato attempts to bring it into the new missile defence shield.

During a keynote speech at the Royal United Services Institute he suggested that Moscow's thinking was "out-dated" as Moscow begins to develop new inter-continental ballistic missiles.

"What does not make sense is for Russia to spend billions of roubles on a new offensive system to target the West.

"This type of rhetoric is unnecessary. This type of thinking is out of date. This type of investment is a waste of money.
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Because we are not a threat to Russia, we will not attack Russia, we will not undermine the security of Russia. The threats to Russia come from elsewhere. Our invitation to cooperate on missile defence is proof of that." The US-built ballistic missile defence system caused considerable differences with Russia during George W Bush's presidency as he wanted some of the system in eastern Europe.

President Barack Obama was subsequently accused of surrendering to Moscow when he withdrew plans for basing interceptor and radar systems in Poland and the Czech Republic.

Despite his strong words Mr Rasmussen said Nato wanted to work with Russia as they both faced the same missile threats.

"Cooperating with Russia in missile defence is in the interests of all of us. It makes sense politically, militarily and practically." Meetings have been held in Brussels to discuss the next stage of missile cooperation and it was "vital to build confidence and trust".

However Russia is still said to be wary of any deal and wants several security guarantees.

"We can give them agreeing that our systems will not undermine strategic alliances. The best guarantees for Russia is to be part of the process, to be connected to the system. We should focus on actual cooperation not abstract questions

The former Danish prime minister argued that with dozens of countries around the world increasingly advanced in their missile technology it was vital for the West to be properly defended.

"As we discuss missile defence 30 countries are discussing missile attack," he said adding, without mentioning North Korea or Iran, that their accuracy and payloads were increasing.

"We cannot take the risk of doing nothing. Missile threats are real and our defence must be real."


Anders Fogh Rasmussen condems Russia for 'waste of money' missile system - Telegraph

 

[NeutralCitizen]

NATO is a cold war relic that should have been Disbanded a long time ago, I would have wanted Germany to Go Neutral like Switzerland, Rasmussen must be getting Scared of Russia's new Rise

 

[Mosamania]

One in a Saudi military forum described the Russia situation perfectly.

"Russia is like a Phoenix coming out of the ashes of the soviet union"

 

[razgriz19]

............if NATO wants russia to be their partner in missile program then why not use russian missile systems too?
that way US will make money from patriot etc, and russia too from selling their S-300/400.