NATO 'disappointed' with Russia's plans on missile deployments

USSELS. November 24. KAZINFORM /Dimash Syzdykov/ NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen named Russia's plans on deployment of a modern strike system, which will ensure fire damage of the European component of antiballistic missile defence, as "very disappointing"; the Alliance's press service reports.

NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen commented on Russian President Dmitry Medvedev's statement on response of Moscow to the missile defence system created by Washington and Brussels in Europe.

"The suggestion that deployment of missiles in the areas neighbouring the Alliance is an appropriate response to NATO's system is very disappointing. Such deployments would be reminiscent of the past and are inconsistent with the strategic relations NATO and Russia have agreed they seek and with the spirit of the dialogue, including on missile defence issues, that they are currently conducting," the NATO Secretary General noted.