Defense

Putin warns Romania and Poland that hosting US missile shield system puts them in Russia’s cross-hairs

Written by Teunis Felter

Russian President Vladimir Putin has warned Romania and Poland they could find themselves in the sights of Russian rockets because they are hosting elements of a US missile shield that Moscow considers a threat to its security. Putin issued his starkest warning yet over the missile shield, saying that Moscow had stated repeatedly that it would have to take retaliatory steps but that Washington and its allies had ignored the warnings.

http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/putin-warns-romania-and-poland-that-hosting-us-missile-shield-system-puts-them-in-russias-cross-a7053361.html

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Teunis Felter

Teunis Felter has over 20 years experience as an author, editor, and scientist. When not exploring outside, he enjoys reading history, researching genealogy, and civilly discussing politics.