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Ivanov: Russia Will Maintain and Expand Nuclear Arsenal

August 16, 2004 :: News

Speaking after a visit with U.S. Secretary of Defense Rumsfeld, Russian Defense Minister Sergei Ivanov noted that his country will “not only maintain fighting efficiency of the strategic nuclear forces but also develop and upgrade them.” He also noted that Russia would be increasing its military exercises this year, including those of the Strategic Missile Troops.
        Ivanov went on in his interview with Itar Tass to claim that Russia’s exercises are not “as aggressive as they were in the Cold War period, but during a joint press briefing with Secretary Rumsfeld renewed concern about the Greenland Thule radar.  (Article)

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