Russia demands US destroy missile defence systems in Romania

Russia’s Ministry of Defence said on Thursday (7 February) that the United States should destroy its MK-41 missile defence launch systems deployed in Romania in order to return to compliance with a Cold War-era nuclear pact.

Command Center building during the official inauguration ceremony held at Aegis Ashore Missile Defense System (AAMDS), a military anti-ballistic missile defense facility at Deveselu, 180 Km south from Bucharest, Romania, 12 May 2016. [Key Nietfeld/EPA/EFE]

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