2 Jun 2012 12:41

Putin: Russia needs guarantees that global missile defense will not be targeted against it

PARIS. June 2 (Interfax) - Russia needs legal guarantees that a global missile defense system being developed by the United States and NATO will not be targeted against it, President Vladimir Putin said.

"Mere declarations like, you know, don't worry, we promise you that nothing will happen - this is absolutely not enough in the modern world and sounds childish. We need guarantees," Putin said at a joint press conference with French President Francois Hollande.