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Rogozin: Do not take Obama’s proposal on disarmament seriously
June 19, 2013 · 0 Comments
19.06.2013 22:33
Do not take seriously the proposal of U.S. President Barack Obama on reducing nuclear arsenals while there is the creation of a missile defense system called Russian Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Rogozin . Offensive and defensive systems – are interrelated things, said Deputy Dmitry Medvedev.
“Arms Race pulls a defensive race and vice versa. do not understand it – then or just openly lying, cunning, bluff, or to demonstrate their profound lack of professionalism “- quoted Rogozin ITAR-TASS .
Dmitry Rogozin said that Russia demands the U.S. legal guarantees that the U.S. missile defense system is not directed against Russia.
“I would not say a diplomatic point of view and from the point of view of the person who is responsible for the development of the military-industrial complex that we do not trust so much public policy guarantees as technical capabilities of Russia to guarantee its security – said Rogozin. – This is best guarantee that we know that we have the potential response to any aggression. ”
In this case, Rogozin reminded of the existence of the U.S. strategy of a preemptive nuclear strike on other countries.
Today the development of the U.S. missile defense involves four stages, he said. “The question is: four stages and all? Probably after that will be the fifth, sixth, seventh and eighth stages” – suggested Rogozin.
“That is why the European missile defense – is only part of the global defense, which will operate on the principle of” Figaro here – Figaro there, “transferring power to the places of tension, not limited by nothing,” – continued the Russian deputy premier in charge of the military-industrial complex.
At the same time, he said, the United States refuse any kind of restrictions.
Barack Obama is going to offer Russia to reduce nuclear arsenals by one-third compared with the figures set out in the new treaty on strategic offensive arms. Under this agreement, the parties are required to reduce the number of nuclear warheads to 1500-1675, and their carriers – up to 500-1100 units. In this case, the Pentagon is not going to cut the cost of upgrading warheads and their delivery systems.
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