DW: NATO joins Angela Merkel and Donald Trump to voice concern about Putin's 'invincible' weapons
A speech by President Vladimir Putin detailing new nuclear weapons in Russia's arsenal has raised fears of a new arms race. NATO has joined Merkel and Trump in voicing concern about the impact of Putin's words.
NATO has joined Germany and the US in condemning recent claims by Russian President Vladimir Putin that his country has developed a new, "invincible" nuclear weapon.
On Friday, NATO Spokeswoman Oana Lungescu said: "Russian statements threatening to target allies are unacceptable and counterproductive." She also reiterated the fact that the alliance would remain vigilant in using its military forces to deter foreign aggression directed at alliance members.
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WNU Editor: The Kremlin has responded to U.S. and NATO reactions .... basically saying that they have not broken any arms-control agreements .... Russia denies it broke arms laws with Sarmat nuclear missile (UPI). More here .... Kremlin rejects US charge Russia in breach of arms control treaties (Reuters).
Update: Western media accuses Putin of ‘starting new arms race’ after ‘terrifying’ nuclear missile ‘boasts’ (RT)
More Reaction To Russian President Putin's Speech On Russia's New Weapons
Merkel, Trump Voice Concern Over Putin's New Weapons Claims -- Radio Free Europe
NATO reacts to Putin's bellicose speech: 'We do not want a new Cold War' -- Globe and Mail/Reuters
NATO: Russia's nuclear threats are unacceptable -- Axios
Putin nuclear speech shows Russia violated INF treaty obligations: U.S. State Department -- Reuters
Pentagon 'not surprised' by new Putin nuclear threats -- The Hill
" NATO joins Angela Merkel and Donald Trump to voice concern about Putin's 'invincible' weapons" - DW
ReplyDeleteDid Herr Merkel incease Germany's defense budget.
Hell, no that ditz was criticizing the U.S. & Trump, because Trump asked her to live up to the NATO treaty obligations.
The blond bimbo, Merkel, needs all her cash to spend not on defense, but her precious invaders, who lack high school educations, hate women, and hate Germany in general.
The blond bimbo finally admitted there were no go zones in Germany.
“It means for example that there cannot be any no-go areas, that there cannot be areas where no-one dares to go but there are such places,” Blond Bimbo said. “One has to call them by name and do something about it.” - Fox
foxnews.com/world/2018/03/01/angela-merkel-admits-that-no-go-zones-exist-in-germany.html
I don't recognize Putin, usually more cautious on his words. Is it the close election?
ReplyDeleteThe pathetic part of this story is the US missile was not directed to Russia (so what is the utility of evading no threat?) and it doesn't change anything on the strategic balance. US is still able to change Russia into ashes.
Bottom line: this is absolutely counter productive because, now, the west mind to have a defense against Russian missiles. Bravo...
You do not have to avoid defenses.
ReplyDeleteYou jam them with nuclear blasts.
You walk your missiles in.
It has been part of doctrine in the past.
Jac,
ReplyDeleteI agree. What is the point of evading no threat? The US missile defense system was not designed with Russia in mind. I don't think this is the first time Russian leaders have alluded to a need to evade US missile defenses. Maybe Russian leaders have extreme paranoia. Unfortunately US/"western" actions haven't always been helpful.