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Russia: The Significance of Missiles in Belarus
Jul 29, 2008 | 18:32 GMT
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Summary
Collective Security Treaty Organization (CTSO) states (read: Belarus) could consider deploying offensive weapons on their territory at their next meeting at the end of August according to CTSO Secretary-General Nikolai Bordyuzha. Though this remains purely Russia's call, the potential deployment has military — and more importantly, symbolic — importance.
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