Russia and Poland to Talk About Missile Interceptors
Russia and Poland have agreed to talk in an effort to ease growing tension over a missile defense base and Russia’s invasion of Georgia.
The plot thickens.
Last month, the U.S. and Poland signed an agreement for the U.S. to install 10 missile interceptors in Poland. As part of the deal, the U.S, will deploy a Patriot missile battery in Poland. According to the Associated Press, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov will meet with Polish Foreign Minister Radek Sikorski in Warsaw on September 11. Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk may also meet with the Russian leader.
One can’t miss the irony of that date, the seventh anniversary of Islamic attacks on American soil. Let’s hope the meeting helps resolve tension and, more importantly, encourages talk of peace and resolution.
Tags: Donald Tusk, missile interceptors, Poland, Radek Sikorski, Russia, Sergey Lavrov