Russia Calls New U.S. Missile Shield in Romania a ‘Direct Threat’

(Worthy News) – Russia has described a new $800 million U.S. missile defense site in Romania as a “direct threat” and warned it would bolster its equivalent systems earlier than planned.

Admiral Vladimir Komoyedov, chairman of the State Duma’s defense committee, said: “They are moving to the firing line. This is not just 100; it’s 200, 300, 1,000 percent aimed against us.”

His comments came as the shield — at the Cold War-era Deveselu base 110 miles southwest of Bucharest — was formally activated at a ceremony featuring military bands and attended by U.S., NATO and Romanian officials. [ … Read More (Source) ]