Russia Seeks 'Clear Answers' On Missile Defense

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov says the United States has not answered Moscow's questions about a proposed missile-defense system in Europe.

Lavrov said that in talks with U.S. officials, Russia was not getting "clear answers to most questions" about the system.

Moscow has criticized U.S. plans to deploy parts of a proposed missile-defense system in Poland and the Czech Republic.

Washington says the system is not aimed at Russia.

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