Let's get this straight: Russia is shocked that the NATO nations would consider basing an anti-ballistic missile radar in the Czech Republic and interceptors in Poland without consulting the former superpower. The West has kept Russia informed throughout its deliberations on the anti-missile move, which is directed against Iran's growing capability to target Europe, not any potential threat from Russia. But Russia considers itself to have been briefed, not consulted. In truth, if NATO had sought Russia's views, it probably wouldn't have considered them to any great extent as it made its anti-ballistic missile (ABM) decisions. Missile-rattling in Tehran worries NATO more than hurt feelings in Moscow.
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