ST. PETERSBURG, Russia (AP) — The Latest from the Russian Economic Forum in St. Petersburg (all times local):
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President Vladimir Putin says Russia doesn’t need a new Cold War and that the country’s policy is “aimed at cooperation and search for compromise.”
Speaking at Russia’s major economic forum Friday, he criticized the West for ignoring Russia’s legitimate interests. He said there is no reason for NATO’s continued expansion, and noted that the U.S.-led NATO missile defense plans pose a threat to Russia.
He said the missile defense program is continuing despite the disappearance of the Iranian nuclear threat, which had been named …read more
Source: KXAN
