Russia To Deploy Weapons to Poland, Still in Georgia
Last week we told you Russia and Poland agreed to meet and discuss, among other things, Poland’s plans to install missile interceptors. In a confusing turn of events this week, Russia plans to deploy high-precision weapons near Poland, according to the AFP.
Russian politician Viktor Zavarzin said his country has “new weapons types” to be installed near the 10 missile interceptors the U.S. plans to place in Poland. Russia has been less than pleased with the agreement between Poland and the U.S. and have made veiled threats. The AFP quoted a senior Russian official as saying Poland may face “possible strikes” against its missile defense base.
In related news, French President Nicolas Sarkozy is trying to convince Russia to withdraw troops from Georgia, as agreed. Weeks after Russia and Georgia negotiated a cease-fire, Russian troops remain in Georgia. The AP reports that Russian President Dmitry Medvedev wants to deploy European Union monitors to Georgia.
Russia claims the remaining troops are peacekeepers and are part of the cease-fire agreement.
Tags: Dmitry Medvedev, Georgia, Poland, Russia, Viktor Zavarzin