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 | Kazakhstan welcomes Yerevan, Baku’s agreement to meet in Almaty Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has welcomed the agreement of Baku and Yerevan to hold negotiations in Almaty. Armenia offers to temporarily host, preserve Gaza manuscripts The Armenian Foreign Minister has said Yerevan is ready to help preserve manuscripts from the conflict zone in Gaza. Aliyev says no need for mediators in Armenia-Azerbaijan process Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev believes that Baku and Yerevan do not mediators in the process of normalizing relations. Aram I supports Karekin II’s “patriotic position” Catholicos of the Great House of Cilicia Aram I has expressed support for the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin. |