Russia opposes NATO missile deployment along Turkish border
Russia says it is opposed to the potential deployment by NATO of
Patriot missiles near Turkey's border with Syria, Radio Liberty
reported.
Foreign Ministry spokesman Aleksandr Lukashevich, speaking about
Turkey's request for deployment to the Western military alliance,
said the move "would...not foster stability in the region."
NATO said on Wednesday that Ankara had officially asked for its
help in defending itself against any Syrian attacks.
In a statement, NATO Secretary-General Anders Fogh Rasmussen said
the alliance would discuss the request "without delay."
Within NATO, only the United States, Germany, and the Netherlands
have Patriot missile systems in their arsenals.
A NATO team is due in Turkey next week to conduct a site-survey for
the possible deployment.
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