Obama 'Ready To Drop Shield Plans For Russian Help On Iran'

From RIA Novosti:

MOSCOW, March 2 (RIA Novosti) - Washington has told Moscow that Russian help in resolving Iran's nuclear program would make its missile shield plans for Europe unnecessary, a Russian daily said on Monday, citing White House sources.

U.S. President Barack Obama made the proposal on Iran in a letter to his Russian counterpart, Dmitry Medvedev, Kommersant said, referring to unidentified U.S. officials.

Iran's controversial nuclear program was cited by the U.S. as one of the reasons behind its plans to deploy a missile base in Poland and radar in the Czech Republic. The missile shield has been strongly opposed by Russia, which views it as a threat to its national security. The dispute has strained relations between the former Cold War rivals, already tense over a host of other differences.

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My Comment: This news is now being played on all Russian news media sources.

President Obama's approach towards Eastern Europe is 180 degrees opposite from President Bush' approach. So much for signing treaties with Poland and the Czech Republic on installing missile defense platforms.

Hmmmm ..... it appears that we are dissing our friends and allies, and embracing our foes.