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Russians Threaten Polish Border With Missiles
The Telegraph (UK) ^ | 7-5-2007 | David Blair

Posted on 07/04/2007 6:48:32 PM PDT by blam

Edited on 07/04/2007 6:51:58 PM PDT by Admin Moderator. [history]

Russia escalated its war of words with Europe yesterday when Sergei Ivanov, the first deputy prime minister, threatened to deploy missiles in the Baltic enclave of Kaliningrad, which borders Poland and Lithuania.

Mr Ivanov, a Kremlin hawk seen as President Vladimir Putin's favoured successor, said this would become necessary if the United States rejected Russia's proposal for the location of a missile defence shield.


(Excerpt) Read more at telegraph.co.uk ...


TOPICS: Foreign Affairs; Front Page News; News/Current Events; Russia
KEYWORDS: border; missliles; poland; polish; russia

1 posted on 07/04/2007 6:48:36 PM PDT by blam
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why oh why does bush even bother with all the pretentions he engages in?

his credibility is near zero


2 posted on 07/04/2007 6:54:10 PM PDT by Vn_survivor_67-68
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To: blam

this is the only way they know how to negotiate


3 posted on 07/04/2007 6:57:53 PM PDT by RDTF (Republicans believe every day is July 4th, but Democrats believe every day is April 15th. - Reagan)
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To: Vn_survivor_67-68

It rained today— Bush’s fault. [rolling eyes]


4 posted on 07/04/2007 7:32:58 PM PDT by Fudd Fan (Don't you worry, never fear, FDT will soon be here. http://www.imwithfred.com)
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To: blam

A old Pole once told me, he fought the Germans for revenge and the Russians for pleasure. By now the Poles have had it with the Russians I’m sure.


5 posted on 07/04/2007 7:54:16 PM PDT by Bringbackthedraft (Impeach Hillary 08')
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To: blam
Observers say Mr Ivanov's comment reflects the Kremlin's bid to exact concessions from the United States over its planned missile defense system. - NHK
6 posted on 07/04/2007 10:02:48 PM PDT by JohnA
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To: blam
Kennebunkport transcript. I'd welcome your comments.
7 posted on 07/04/2007 10:07:19 PM PDT by JohnA
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To: blam
at first glance, I saw "Russians Threaten Polish Border With Muslims"
8 posted on 07/05/2007 12:02:44 AM PDT by flowerplough
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To: flowerplough

No, its EU immigration policy copyright.


9 posted on 07/05/2007 12:09:46 AM PDT by EMT
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To: flowerplough
at first glance, I saw "Russians Threaten Polish Border With Muslims"

Muslims are more dangerous that missiles.

10 posted on 07/05/2007 12:23:46 AM PDT by Major_Risktaker (Global Warming is a cover story for Peak Oil.)
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To: blam; All
A Furious Putin Rejects Chapter 11, Insists on Chapter 7
11 posted on 07/05/2007 12:32:47 AM PDT by dighton
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To: blam

We should prepare to setup some nuclear misslie silos in Poland. That should make Russia shut up.


12 posted on 07/05/2007 4:19:42 AM PDT by Wiz
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To: lizol

ping


13 posted on 07/05/2007 4:21:00 AM PDT by Calpernia (Breederville.com)
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To: FARS; struwwelpeter; milford421; DAVEY CROCKETT

Ping.


14 posted on 07/05/2007 7:32:04 AM PDT by nw_arizona_granny ( Today is a good day for working on some heavy praying. The world needs God to hear them.)
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To: Wiz

Good idea. But then don’t complain if Russia puts missiles in Cuba or Venezuela .


15 posted on 07/06/2007 12:05:16 PM PDT by EMT
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To: Wiz
It doesn’t matter where silos are located if you have hundreds of ICBMs in service.
16 posted on 07/08/2007 4:19:44 PM PDT by tetuhe1898
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