Valdimir Putin vows to retaliate on US missile defense system

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Published on: 28 May 2016 8:08 AM GMT
Valdimir Putin vows to retaliate on US missile defense system
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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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