Published on 27 May 2016
Russian
President Vladimir Putin has renewed criticism of the deployment of US
missile systems in Europe warning of consequences. Putin made the
comments at a joint press conference alongside the Greek Prime Minister
in Athens. He described the installation of such systems in some
European countries including Poland and Romania as a direct threat to
Russia. Putin warned both countries that they could find themselves in
Russia's sights. He further cautioned Washington against deployment of
its missile shields in Russia’s neighboring countries warning that the
move leaves Moscow with no choice but to retaliate. The Russian
president has already condemned the deployment as a clear violation of
arms treaties signed between Moscow and Washington saying that it would
escalate international tensions.
