Pentagon Report Outlines Why Russia Is An Important Ally

Pentagon Report Shows Russia’s Importance as Ally -- US News and World Report

Putin’s use of Russian troops angers the Defense Department, which cites Russia as a key partner in a new strategic report.

The Pentagon’s decision late Monday to cease temporarily its relations with the Russian military has taken on greater gravity following the release of the Defense Department’s major strategic plan.

Interaction with the Russian military is considered a critical part of the U.S. mission to address threats in and around Europe and Asia, according to the Quadrennial Defense Review released Tuesday morning. The once-every-four-years QDR, mandated by Congress, is an appraisal of worldwide threats and the Pentagon’s plan to address them. It was released in tandem with the military’s proposed budget for the next fiscal year.

The U.S. is willing to undertake security cooperation with Russia to serve both militaries, the QDR said, but also as a key component to addressing critical threats in Iran, Syria and post-2014 Afghanistan after U.S. combat troops withdraw.

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My Comment: I know that the QDR report was probably completed a few weeks ago .... but talk about poor timing in releasing it.