German Radio, NATO allies have given their backing to controversial US plans to set up a missile defence system in eastern Europe. At a meeting in Brussels, NATO member states also agreed that any future NATO missile shield should complement the US system to ensure that all of Europe was covered.
However, Russia's government remains opposed to the idea of having a strategic US defence system on its doorstep, and has even accused Washington of targeting Russia.
The US insists that installing the system in Poland and the Czech Republic will not pose a threat to Moscow and can be used to shelter parts of Europe from any missiles launched from the Middle East.
Patriot missile defense system deployed in central Turkey
Turkey said Tuesday a Patriot missile defence system was being deployed in the centre of the country, a day after...
