RIA Novosti - American missile defense deployment in Europe a threat to Russia

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American missile defense deployment in Europe a threat to Russia

MOSCOW, January 22 (RIA Novosti) - Deployment of U.S. radars in the Czech Republic and Poland threatens Russia, the commander of the Space Forces said Monday. The U.S. has long been considering the possibility of deploying elements of a national missile defense system in the Czech Republic and Poland, citing the need to intercept possible intercontinental ballistic missiles launched by so-called "axis of evil" states, namely Iran and North Korea.

"Deployment of American radiolocation systems in the Czech Republic and of a position area in Poland is dangerous for Russia," Col.-Gen. Vladimir Popovkin told journalists. "First of all, because our strategic nuclear forces will be visible."