Deployment of NATO missile defense system in Turkey may threaten Russia's securityNovember 7, 2010 - 15:50 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Russian experts believe that Turkey's decision to allow deployment of NATO missile defense system on its soil is reasoned by Ankara's desire to position itself as a key empire of the continent, as well as be equally respected both in the West and in the East. According to them, NATO missile defense system is aimed against Iran, but can also threaten Russia's security. Sergei Demidenko of the Institute of Strategic Studies and Analysis believes that with agreeing to deployment of NATO missile defense system on its territory, Turkey's leadership pursues its own interests, as "it wants to serve as a bridge between the West and the East." Turkey's decision over missile defense system on its soil will be announced at the upcoming NATO summit in Lisbon due November 18-19. Earlier on November 6 Turkish media said Ankara would agree to deploy a missile defense system on its territory if its three conditions were accepted. First, the Turkish authorities insist on building NATO, but not the U.S. missile defense system. Second, Ankara also wants the deployment of the shield to cover the territory of all NATO allies. And third, Turkey wouldn't allow itself to become a frontline state for NATO, as it was during the Cold War. Top stories Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads. Partner news | Czech-Armenian military cooperation discussed in Yerevan A delegation led by the Director General for the Industrial Cooperation Division of the Ministry of Defence of the Czech Republic visited Armenia. U.S. welcomes efforts to define Armenia-Azerbaijan border The United States welcomes efforts to define the border between Armenia and Azerbaijan, says Vedant Patel. Biden honors resilience of Armenian people on April 24 U.S. President Joe Biden has issued a statement on the 109th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. Ex-Karabakh leader moved to solitary confinement cell in Baku, his son says David Vardanyan is the son of former Karabakh leader Ruben Vardanyan who who is currently imprisoned in Azerbaijan. |