Russian President Warns NATO Against Expanding Along Russian Borders

[NNN0LHI]

http://www.voanews.com/english/2007-11-20-voa26.cfm

Russian President Vladimir Putin has warned NATO against expanding along his country's borders.

Mr. Putin said Tuesday at a Defense Ministry meeting that NATO is building up its resources near Russian frontiers in violation of previous agreements. He said Moscow cannot afford to remain indifferent to what he called NATO's obvious muscle flexing.

Mr. Putin said Russia must increase the combat-readiness of its strategic nuclear forces to ensure a "swift and adequate response to any aggressor."

[ericgtr]

1. They have every right to defend themselves

Just as we do, or is it only okay if America does it?

[JVS]

2. If NATO wants to keep expanding, then they should invite Russia to be a member

To do otherwise gives the impression that Nato is aligned against Russia

[provis99]

3. thats exactly the point; NATO is anti-Russian

Russia will never be a member of NATO. Some of these right wingers in power think the Cold War is still going on.