Russia Accuses US of Breaking Treaty over Defense System Sale to Japan

Russia's deputy foreign minister Sergei Ryabkov Saturday accused the United States of violating a key arms treaty by selling a missile defense system to Japan.

Russian Defense Ministry asks Pentagon for explanations over Dempsey’s statements

The Russian Defense Ministry has requested explanations from the Pentagon over recent statements by the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, General Martin Dempsey, to the effect the United States might deploy in Europe and Asia its cruise and ballistic missiles that might be targeted against Russia, Deputy Defense Minister Anatoly Antonov said.