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August 02, 2013

Russia calls on NATO to review Cold War methods of arms control
Moscow (Voice of Russia) Aug 01, 2013
Russia's deputy defense minister has suggested updating the agreements on conventional weapons control, which no longer match the political situation and the effectiveness of modern high-precision arms. Speaking at a session of the Russia-NATO council, Anatoly Antonov said that the new ideas could be used when the European countries start building a new space of security and mutual trust. "In the current military-political environment there is no need to keep unchanged the tools of control o ... read more

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