U.S. plans for a missile defense system in Europe were blocking its new nuclear arms reduction pact with Russia, Sky News reported Wednesday. The world's biggest nuclear powers were due to sign a new Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty two and a half months ago.
Both sides insisted a breakthrough was close, but resetting relations between these old enemies was proving more difficult than U.S. President Barack Obama might have hoped.
Russia recently embarked on a campaign of military muscle flexing. It regarded America's missile defense plans in Europe as a threat, and threats must be countered with shows of strength.
Prime Minister Vladimir Putin said Russia must develop new offensive weapons to counter the proposed U.S. missile shield.
"You will see tactics of attack and shooting," a Russian general said.
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