"We will not retreat in the Caucasus," he said, winning one of many rounds of applause during the televised 85-minute address.
Talking tough, he fleshed out long-promised military measures in response to U.S. plans for missile defense facilities in Poland and the Czech Republic, former Soviet satellites now in NATO. The Kremlin claims the system is meant to weaken Russia, not defend against Iran, as Washington insists.
Wednesday, November 05, 2008
Russia to deploy short-range missiles near Poland
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I wonder if Putin plays chess, and if so, how well?
At least a lot better than Bush.
"bantilit"
Of course, the question now is how good a player Barack will be.
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