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Valdimir Putin vows to retaliate on US missile defense system
Athens: Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday criticized western policy toward Moscow.
Putin described the newly expanded United States missile defense system as a threat to his country’s security. The Russian president even vowed to retaliate.
- Putin arrived in Athens on a two-day visit.
- Held discussions with the Greek government to lash US and NATO allies.
- Accused them of stifling trade and energy cooperation with Russia.
Earlier this month, the US program was declared operational at a site in Romania, drawing an angry reaction from Russia.
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