Russian Defense Chief Reassures NATO
From Times Wire Reports
Russia’s defense minister assured NATO at a Colorado Springs meeting that Moscow is not adopting a more aggressive nuclear stance and remains committed to cooperation with the Western alliance.
Sergei B. Ivanov downplayed reports last week quoting a Russian Defense Ministry document as saying Moscow might rethink its nuclear strategy. He was also quoted in Moscow as saying Russia did not rule out a preemptive attack, though, he said in Colorado, it would be nonnuclear.
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