Russia repeats pre-emptive strike threat, praises U.S. 'understanding'
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MOSCOW  - Russia has the right to carry out pre-emptive strikes on militant bases abroad, Russia's defence minister said Sunday, citing the recent school hostage crisis. He said Moscow and the United States see eye-to-eye on fighting terrorism.
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Russia issued a veiled threat on Wednesday to deploy rockets in its Kaliningrad region bordering the European Union if the United States built a missile defence shield in central Europe.
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Russia has nothing to fear from a  planned U.S. anti-missile system in central Europe, NATO  Supreme Allied Commander John Craddock said on Friday.
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MOSCOW - Russia has the right to carry out pre-emptive strikes on militant bases abroad, Russia&#39;s defense minister said Sunday, citing the school hostage crisis.
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President Vladimir Putin warned the United States on Thursday that Russia could take retaliatory measures if Washington failed to take heed of its concerns over a missile defense shield in Europe.
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MOSCOW - President Vladimir Putin said that Russia is preparing for pre-emptive strikes against terrorists, as Chechen warlord Shamil Basayev claimed responsibility for a school hostage-taking and other terror attacks in Russia that have claimed more than 430 lives.    Speaking to a meeting of world mayors in Moscow on Friday, Putin also made a veiled attack on the West, saying that double standards in dealing with terrorism are "disastrous for global security."   Putin didn't name specific countries, but his comments appeared to be aimed against European and U.S...
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President Vladimir Putin said Friday that Russia is &quot;seriously preparing&quot; for pre-emptive strikes against terrorists, while Chechen insurgent leader Shamil Basayev claimed responsibility for a school hostage-taking and other attacks that
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MOSCOW. Sept 24 (Interfax) - The United States and all other permanent members of the UN Security Council have applauded Russia&#39;s suggestions aimed at making the fight against terrorism more effective, Foreign
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President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday the United States was seeking ways to resolve differences over a planned missile shield, but warned Russia could re-deploy weapons if Moscow's concerns were not heeded.
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Russia's foreign minister welcomed Israel's offer of help in combating militant groups on Monday, saying Russia needs to be more effective in fighting terror after last week's deadly hostage school standoff.
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Russia expressed surprise on Tuesday that the United States had scrambled fighter jets at the weekend to intercept strategic Russian bombers, one of which flew over a U.S. aircraft carrier in the Pacific.
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Russian President Vladimir Putin, with words reminiscent of the Cold War, warned Sunday that his military would respond to a planned American missile defense system near its borders by aiming its missiles at U.S. military bases in Europe.
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The Czech Republic said on Tuesday it would not be intimidated by Russia over plans to site parts of a U.S. missile defence system on its soil, and said attempts at "blackmail" by Moscow would backfire.Comment
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Russia warns Europe and US against recognising independent state
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Poland and the Czech Republic risk being targeted by Russian missiles if they agree to host a proposed U.S. missile defense system, a top Russian general warned yesterday.Comment
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Xinhua world news summary at 0030 GMT, June 11    WASHINGTON -- The United States is " encouraged" by Russia's willingness to discuss missile defense system, White House spokesman Tony Snow said Sunday.
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A senior US official said here on Wednesday that Washington is not worried about Russia&#39;s nuclear activities, saying &quot;we are confident that Russia&#39;s plans are not threatening&quot;.