DTN News: US Hopes To Ease Russia Fears On Missile Defense

DTN News: US Hopes To Ease Russia Fears On Missile Defense Source: DTN News / AP (NSI News Source Info) WASHINGTON - April 7, 2010: Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton says the U.S. will continue to try to seek common ground with Russia on missile defense despite the Kremlin's fear that such systems are aimed at crippling its nuclear arsenal. She told a Pentagon briefing she understands reservations being voiced by Moscow about a new nuclear arms reduction treaty to be signed later this week. Russia unsuccessfully sought to include limits on missile defenses during months of negotiations on the new arms treaty and on Tuesday said it reserves the right to withdraw from the pact if it deems U.S. missile defense systems in Europe as a threat. Clinton said that position is "no surprise." Related articles In Eastern Europe, Pact With Russians Raises Old Specters International Herald Tribune - 3 hours ago Obama set to reject 'nuclear posture' on eve of Start deal with Russia Times Online - 4 days ago Russia reserves opt-out of arms treaty with US The Associated Press - 9 hours ago