Russian President Toughens Nuclear Stance

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Russian President Toughens Nuclear Stance

By Dmitri Trenin

Published on Jun 4, 2007

Source: The Newshour with Jim Lehrer

In an appearance on The Newshour with Jim Lehrer, Carnegie Endowment Senior Associate Dmitri Trenin discussed Russian President Vladimir Putin’s threat to aim nuclear weapons at European targets in response to a planned U.S. missile defense program in Europe. Trenin and Aaron Friedberg, former deputy assistant for national security affairs for U.S. Vice President Cheney, discussed the timing, implications, and reaction to the announcement.

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About the Author

Dmitri Trenin

Former Director, Carnegie Moscow Center

Trenin was director of the Carnegie Moscow Center from 2008 to early 2022.

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Carnegie does not take institutional positions on public policy issues; the views represented herein are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of Carnegie, its staff, or its trustees.

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