Russia and China condemn US missile shield plan

RUSSIA and China yesterday denounced US plans for a global missile defence shield and signed a multi-million nuclear contract.

Russia and China condemn US missile shield plan
Sat, 24 May, 2008 - 01:00

The meeting in Beijing marked the diplomatic debut of Russia’s new President Dmitry Medvedev since he took over on May 7 from Vladimir Putin.

His choice of destination is seen as highly symbolic at a time of tension between Moscow and the West.

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