Tuesday, March 17, 2009

The Daily Uh-Oh

BBC NEWS | Europe | Russia announces rearmament plan: "Russian President Dmitry Medvedev has said Moscow will begin a comprehensive military rearmament from 2011.

Mr Medvedev said the primary task would be to 'increase the combat readiness of [Russia's] forces, first of all our strategic nuclear forces'.

Explaining the move, he cited concerns over Nato expansion near Russia's borders and regional conflicts..."

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