U.S. And Russia Are Still Far Apart On Missile Defense

Russia Dismisses U.S. Antimissile Test Proposal As Propaganda -- Global Security Newswire

Russia on Tuesday appeared to turn down an invitation made last month by the United States to participate in a U.S. missile interceptor trial, according to an Interfax report (see GSN, Oct. 27).

The offer was extended by the U.S. Missile Defense Agency as a means of reassuring Moscow that U.S. missile interceptors pose no threat to Russia's long-range nuclear weapons.

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My Comment: I understand Russia's position that witnessing ABM tests does not guarantee it's nuclear deterrent, but the US will not accept Russia's demands to be a full partner. With no common ground, my gut is telling me that this disagreement will continue in the years to come.