Russia needs guarantees that the mobile BMD assets deployed, for example, on the ships sailing the Mediterranean sea would not turn into new problems for us in the future. A battle ship equipped with interceptor missiles and means of remote surveillance is capable of weighing the anchor and sailing up to Russian coastline. In the end, instead of missiles charged in Polish mines we would get the same missiles but already sailing around on the deck of an American battle ship in Polish territorial waters. There is small choice in rotten apples. I would very much like to believe our American colleagues and put out of my head any second thoughts of the true nature of the ballistic missile defence. But as Ronald Reagan would say in such a case: “Trust, but verify” 

October 15, 2009   Rogozin proposes to invite Amb. Tagliavini to the session of EAPC to make report

Russia`s Ambassador to NATO Dmitry Rogozin has offered the Alliance to invite the head of the group investigating the conflict in South Ossetia, Heidi Tagliavini, and listen to her report on the war causes at a session of the Euro-Atlantic Partnership Council(EAPC). Rogozin told Tass today the offer was voiced at a work session of the Council at the level of ambassador yesterday, on Wednesday October 14. According to him, NATO Deputy Secretary General Claudio Bisogniero promised to consider the proposal. "We can even say that the issue was supported by the Georgian side, as the Georgian ambassador stated that Georgia was not afraid of that offer"

June 17, 2009   EU Probe Creates Burden for Saakashvili (Der Spiegel)

The question will likely remain unanswered: What role did the United States, the sole remaining superpower, play in the Georgian conflict? For years, the government of former President George W. Bush provided Georgia with extensive military aid, which included sending about 150 military trainers to the country.

Nevertheless, a number of commission members are curious to know what John Tefft, the US ambassador in Tbilisi and a former advisor at the National War College in Washington, knew about Saakashvili's marching orders

May 4, 2009   Russian MFA Information and Press Department Commentary on Provocative Actions against Two Officials of Russian Permanent Representation to NATO

This outrageous action basically runs counter to statements by NATO’s leadership on its readiness to normalize ties with Russia. It is obvious to us that the forces behind this provocation are not interested in giving an impetus to the current trend towards improving relations. They are hectically seeking pretexts for obstructing the mutually advantageous development of Russia-NATO and Russia-Europe dialogue. And they are completely unscrupulous in their bid.

May 4, 2009   'The Medvedev-Sarkozy plan is not being implemented above all by Georgia itself!'

Russian MFA Spokesman Andrei Nesterenko Commentary on NATO Spokesman’s Remarks Concerning Agreements between Russia, and South Ossetia and Abkhazia on Joint Efforts to Guard Borders

March 18, 2009   Sergey Lavrov:

Transcript of Remarks and Response to Media Questions by Russian Minister of Foreign Affairs Sergey Lavrov at Joint Press Conference Following Talks with Afghanistan Minister of Foreign Affairs Rangin Dadfar Spanta, Kabul, March 16, 2009

March 18, 2009   Sergey Lavrov: "Russia is interested in raising the effectiveness of international efforts to resolve the situation in and around Afghanistan"

Transcript of Remarks and Response to Media Questions by Russian Minister of Foreign Affairs Sergey Lavrov at Joint Press Conference Following Talks with Afghanistan Minister of Foreign Affairs Rangin Dadfar Spanta, Kabul, March 16, 2009

March 18, 2009   President Medvedev:

March 18, 2009   President Medvedev: 'The first challenge is improving the combat readiness of our troops, most importantly in our strategic nuclear forces'

"Any analysis of the military and political situation in the world shows that in a number of regions serious potential for conflict remains. There is always the risk of local crises and international terrorism. Attempts to expand the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation on the borders of our country continue. All this requires a qualitative modernisation of our Armed Forces to give them a new, forward-looking perspective. Despite the current financial difficulties, we can make all the necessary provisions..."

March 6, 2009   USA can’t improve its image without cooperating with Russia – Rogozin

The international image of the United States cannot be improved without cooperation with Russia, Russian Permanent Representative to NATO Dmitry Rogozin told the Russia News Service on Friday. “The United States is the only nation that has interests worldwide,” he said. “The Americans lost their way while President George W. Bush was in office. They came to Iraq and Afghanistan, and there is still no light in the end of the tunnel. There are problems in American-European relations, as well.” “Barack Obama would like to improve the U.S. image. He cannot do that without partnership with Russia. What can the Americans and their NATO colleagues do without support of countries bordering on Afghanistan?” Rogozin wondered

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