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Old 05-31-07, 08:21 PM   #4
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Originally Posted by waste gate
Why would Putin be upset about defensive missles being on european soil unless he and his government has some alterior (domination of europe) motive?
Because it upsets the strategic balance. And the Russians are inherently nervous about any Western influence in their traditional sphere of influence (read forced domination), let alone military installations.

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