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Mon Nov 26, 2012 6:01 am (PST) . Posted by:
"Rick Rozoff" rwrozoff
http://en.rian.ru/military_new
Russian Information Agency Novosti
November 26, 2012
NATO to Survey Patriot Missile Sites in Turkey
ANKARA: NATO officials will start surveying sites along the Turkey-Syria border on Tuesday for possible deployment of Patriot air defense systems, the Turkish General Staff said in a statement.
The NATO delegation includes 30 experts from the United States, Germany and the Netherlands, all of whom have Patriots in their arsenals.
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“The regions the Patriot systems would be deployed to and the number of foreign personnel that will be assigned to them will be be based on the NATO delegation’s site-survey,” the statement said.
Turkey, a NATO member, has requested the deployment of Patriot missiles on its territory, saying the anti-missile system is necessary to protect its 900-km border with conflict-torn Syria.
Among the most possible sites for the Patriot deployment are Diyarbakir, Urfa and Malatya in southeastern Turkey. Hurriyet said up to 300 military personnel will be needed to service the Patriot batteries.
Syria has condemned the Patriot missile plan in Turkey as “another act of provocation.” Russia has warned that the move could trigger a regional crisis. NATO maintained that the missiles would be placed for defensive purposes only.
US Patriot surface-to-air missiles were last deployed to Turkey in 1991 and 2003, during the two Gulf Wars, to protect the country from Saddam Hussein’s Scud missiles.
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http://english.ruvr.ru/2012_11
Voice of Russia
November 26, 2012
NATO representatives,Turkish servicemen to examine sites for Patriot Missile Air-Defence Systems
A delegation of NATO representatives and of the Turkish army will start examining Tuesday the places for the planned deployment of the Patriot Missile Air-Defence Systems on Turkey’s border with Syria, the General Staff of the Turkish Armed Forces said.
The Patriot Missile Air-Defence Systems that Ankara asked NATO to supply it with are defensive in character and aimed against a possible missile attack on Syria’s part, and will be used neither for the establishment of no-fly zones nor for offensive operations, the General Staff said.
Turkey, which is a NATO member, filed an official request to the NATO alliance last week with a request for supplying the Patriot Misslel Air-Defence Systems to it.
According to local media reports, a delegation consisting of 30 NATO experts will arrive in Turkey soon.
Among the most probable system where the Patriot missiles could be deployed are the Turkish provinces Diyarbakir, Urfa and Malatya in the south-east of the country/
Last week, Turkey, the NATO member, formally applied to the Alliance with a request for providing it with the Patriot complexes.
NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen said that Ankara’s order will be immediately considered.
According to the statements of the Turkish General Staff posted on its web site, the works connected with the deployment of the anti-missile complexes and stationing of foreign troops in the country, will be carried out on the basis of the Memorandum, which will be signed in the framework of the existing NATO agreement.
Russian expert warns of possibility of large-scale war in Middle East
Turkey has asked NATO to deploy “Patriot” missiles on the Turkish side near the Turkish-Syrian border.
In an interview with the Voice of Russia, Russian analyst Konstantin Sivkov said: “Deploying these missiles in Turkey will be dangerous for Syrian military planes – this is obvious. A lesser obvious thing is that Turkey is getting ready for a war against Syria. If an attack on Syria from the territory of Turkey does take place, this will most likely be an attack not of the Turkish army, but of NATO’s forces.”
“The Middle East is getting ready for a large-sale battle which will very likely affect the Russian part of the Caucasus, and this, in its turn, will be reflected on the entire Russia,” Mr. Sivkov added.
Deployment of Patriots in Turkey means no-fly zone for Syria
The planned deployment by NATO countries of Patriot air defence systems on Turkey’s Syria border will actually amount to the imposition of a no-fly zone for Syrian aircraft in circumvention of the UN Security Council.
The opinion has been voiced by the leading research fellow of the Russian Institute for Oriental Studies, Vladimir Kudelev.
He feels that Patriot systems may drastically influence the fighting between the government troops and the opposition in the north of Syria, since the militants will thus get a 200 kilometre - to 250 kilometre-wide “umbrella” all along the Syrian-Turkish border.
The deployment of Patriots would also undermine the role of the UN Security Council, which, experts feel, would hardly authorize any proposal to impose a no-fly zone for Syrian aircraft.
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Russian Information Agency Novosti
November 26, 2012
NATO to Survey Patriot Missile Sites in Turkey
ANKARA: NATO officials will start surveying sites along the Turkey-Syria border on Tuesday for possible deployment of Patriot air defense systems, the Turkish General Staff said in a statement.
The NATO delegation includes 30 experts from the United States, Germany and the Netherlands, all of whom have Patriots in their arsenals.
...
“The regions the Patriot systems would be deployed to and the number of foreign personnel that will be assigned to them will be be based on the NATO delegation’s site-survey,” the statement said.
Turkey, a NATO member, has requested the deployment of Patriot missiles on its territory, saying the anti-missile system is necessary to protect its 900-km border with conflict-torn Syria.
Among the most possible sites for the Patriot deployment are Diyarbakir, Urfa and Malatya in southeastern Turkey. Hurriyet said up to 300 military personnel will be needed to service the Patriot batteries.
Syria has condemned the Patriot missile plan in Turkey as “another act of provocation.” Russia has warned that the move could trigger a regional crisis. NATO maintained that the missiles would be placed for defensive purposes only.
US Patriot surface-to-air missiles were last deployed to Turkey in 1991 and 2003, during the two Gulf Wars, to protect the country from Saddam Hussein’s Scud missiles.
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http://english.ruvr.ru/2012_11
Voice of Russia
November 26, 2012
NATO representatives,Turkish servicemen to examine sites for Patriot Missile Air-Defence Systems
A delegation of NATO representatives and of the Turkish army will start examining Tuesday the places for the planned deployment of the Patriot Missile Air-Defence Systems on Turkey’s border with Syria, the General Staff of the Turkish Armed Forces said.
The Patriot Missile Air-Defence Systems that Ankara asked NATO to supply it with are defensive in character and aimed against a possible missile attack on Syria’s part, and will be used neither for the establishment of no-fly zones nor for offensive operations, the General Staff said.
Turkey, which is a NATO member, filed an official request to the NATO alliance last week with a request for supplying the Patriot Misslel Air-Defence Systems to it.
According to local media reports, a delegation consisting of 30 NATO experts will arrive in Turkey soon.
Among the most probable system where the Patriot missiles could be deployed are the Turkish provinces Diyarbakir, Urfa and Malatya in the south-east of the country/
Last week, Turkey, the NATO member, formally applied to the Alliance with a request for providing it with the Patriot complexes.
NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen said that Ankara’s order will be immediately considered.
According to the statements of the Turkish General Staff posted on its web site, the works connected with the deployment of the anti-missile complexes and stationing of foreign troops in the country, will be carried out on the basis of the Memorandum, which will be signed in the framework of the existing NATO agreement.
Russian expert warns of possibility of large-scale war in Middle East
Turkey has asked NATO to deploy “Patriot” missiles on the Turkish side near the Turkish-Syrian border.
In an interview with the Voice of Russia, Russian analyst Konstantin Sivkov said: “Deploying these missiles in Turkey will be dangerous for Syrian military planes – this is obvious. A lesser obvious thing is that Turkey is getting ready for a war against Syria. If an attack on Syria from the territory of Turkey does take place, this will most likely be an attack not of the Turkish army, but of NATO’s forces.”
“The Middle East is getting ready for a large-sale battle which will very likely affect the Russian part of the Caucasus, and this, in its turn, will be reflected on the entire Russia,” Mr. Sivkov added.
Deployment of Patriots in Turkey means no-fly zone for Syria
The planned deployment by NATO countries of Patriot air defence systems on Turkey’s Syria border will actually amount to the imposition of a no-fly zone for Syrian aircraft in circumvention of the UN Security Council.
The opinion has been voiced by the leading research fellow of the Russian Institute for Oriental Studies, Vladimir Kudelev.
He feels that Patriot systems may drastically influence the fighting between the government troops and the opposition in the north of Syria, since the militants will thus get a 200 kilometre - to 250 kilometre-wide “umbrella” all along the Syrian-Turkish border.
The deployment of Patriots would also undermine the role of the UN Security Council, which, experts feel, would hardly authorize any proposal to impose a no-fly zone for Syrian aircraft.
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Mon Nov 26, 2012 7:37 pm (PST) . Posted by:
"Rick Rozoff" rwrozoff
http://en.apa.az/news_azerbaij
Azeri Press Agency
November 24, 2012
Azerbaijan, Turkey and Georgia to hold joint military training in Ankara
Malahat Najafova
Baku: The Turkish Armed Forces will start a special military training, “Caucasus Eagle,” on November 26.
APA reports that servicemen from Azerbaijan, Turkey and Georgia will participate in the trainings.
The Turkish General Staff reports that special groups from the three countries will attend the trainings in Ankara from November 26 till December 2.
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http://en.trend.az/regions/sca
Trend News Agency
November 26, 2012
US Deputy Assistant Secretary of State to visit Georgia
N. Kirtzkhalia
Tbilisi: U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for European and Eurasian Affairs Eric Rubin will visit Georgia on November 27-29. He will meet with government officials and non-governmental and international organizations during the visit.
Eric Rubin will also participate in the work of the group on defense and security, which will be held in the frame of the Committee of the Georgian-American strategic cooperation, the U.S. Embassy told Trend on Monday.
The United States supports the deepening of Georgian-American relations. They help Georgia in democratic and economic reforms, and strongly support the sovereignty and territorial integrity within its internationally recognized borders.
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Trend News Agency
November 26, 2012
Georgian Defense Minister invites Afghan leader to Tbilisi
N. Kirtskhalia
Tbilisi: Afghan President Hamid Karzai met with Georgian Defense Minister Irakli Alasania in Kabul.
According to Afghan media outlets, Alasania informed the Afghan leader about his visit to his country's troops serving in southern Helmand province, as well as a meeting with Afghan Defense Minister Bismillah Mohammadi.
Alasania described the talks with his Afghan counterpart as efficient.
In addition, on behalf of President Mikheil Saakashvili Alasania invited the Afghan leader to visit Georgia. Hamid Karzai has accepted the invitation gratefully.
According to the Defense Ministry of Georgia, in October, the country increased the number of its troops in Afghanistan up to 1,571 people. Thus, Georgia became the state with the largest contingent within ISAF among non-NATO countries.
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Azeri Press Agency
November 24, 2012
Azerbaijan, Turkey and Georgia to hold joint military training in Ankara
Malahat Najafova
Baku: The Turkish Armed Forces will start a special military training, “Caucasus Eagle,” on November 26.
APA reports that servicemen from Azerbaijan, Turkey and Georgia will participate in the trainings.
The Turkish General Staff reports that special groups from the three countries will attend the trainings in Ankara from November 26 till December 2.
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http://en.trend.az/regions/sca
Trend News Agency
November 26, 2012
US Deputy Assistant Secretary of State to visit Georgia
N. Kirtzkhalia
Tbilisi: U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for European and Eurasian Affairs Eric Rubin will visit Georgia on November 27-29. He will meet with government officials and non-governmental and international organizations during the visit.
Eric Rubin will also participate in the work of the group on defense and security, which will be held in the frame of the Committee of the Georgian-American strategic cooperation, the U.S. Embassy told Trend on Monday.
The United States supports the deepening of Georgian-American relations. They help Georgia in democratic and economic reforms, and strongly support the sovereignty and territorial integrity within its internationally recognized borders.
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http://en.trend.az/regions/sca
Trend News Agency
November 26, 2012
Georgian Defense Minister invites Afghan leader to Tbilisi
N. Kirtskhalia
Tbilisi: Afghan President Hamid Karzai met with Georgian Defense Minister Irakli Alasania in Kabul.
According to Afghan media outlets, Alasania informed the Afghan leader about his visit to his country's troops serving in southern Helmand province, as well as a meeting with Afghan Defense Minister Bismillah Mohammadi.
Alasania described the talks with his Afghan counterpart as efficient.
In addition, on behalf of President Mikheil Saakashvili Alasania invited the Afghan leader to visit Georgia. Hamid Karzai has accepted the invitation gratefully.
According to the Defense Ministry of Georgia, in October, the country increased the number of its troops in Afghanistan up to 1,571 people. Thus, Georgia became the state with the largest contingent within ISAF among non-NATO countries.
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Mon Nov 26, 2012 7:37 pm (PST) . Posted by:
"Rick Rozoff" rwrozoff
http://english.ruvr.ru/2012_11
Voice of Russia
November 26, 2012
US troops to stay in Afghanistan
Artyom Kobzev
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“It’s no secret that when the U.S. and NATO troops were deployed in Afghanistan, the U.S. set the task of monitoring the territories of Iran and Pakistan. Originally, its desire was to go into Central Asia. It seems that they have no desire to give up this idea.”
In the spring, the presidents of America and Afghanistan signed an agreement on long-term strategic cooperation. Under the agreement, Americans enjoy the right to use several military bases in Afghanistan.
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The U.S. Administration aims to keep 10,000 troops in Afghanistan after the withdrawal of American and NATO forces in 2014, senior Pentagon officials said.
The forces of the U.S. and its allies will be withdrawn from Afghanistan by the end of 2014. The Obama Administration has made relevant statements more than once. However, it has long been no secret that a certain number of American troops will stay in Afghanistan after the completion of “Operation Enduring Freedom”. The only secret was the size of this consignment. Head of the Pentagon Leon Panetta promised to answer this question shortly. He kept his word. The American command has said that 10,000 U.S. troops would stay in Afghanistan.
Commenting on the situation, expert at the Political Research Centre Vadim Kozyulin has this to say.
“Some said this figure would be 30,000. Experts believed that this would be the number of servicemen needed to maintain their positions, repulse aggression and fulfill those functions they have outlined there. I believe that this is a very small figure. In this case, we have to take into account the fact that the U.S. is now experiencing serious financial difficulties. The military budget is being sharply cut. The U.S. is planning to cut its military expenses by about 30 percent. Most likely, the above figure is linked to this situation,” Vadim Kozyulin said.
The American troops who will stay in Afghanistan will fulfill several tasks. For one, they will train Afghan soldiers and teach them how to control UAVs that are actively used in Afghanistan. Another important mission of the U.S. troops will be carrying out targeted special operations.
However, they will also fulfill other tasks that have nothing to do with Afghanistan, says invited researcher at the NATO College in Rome Oleg Kulakov.
“It’s no secret that when the U.S. and NATO troops were deployed in Afghanistan, the U.S. set the task of monitoring the territories of Iran and Pakistan. Originally, its desire was to go into Central Asia. It seems that they have no desire to give up this idea,” Oleg Kulakov said.
In the spring, the presidents of America and Afghanistan signed an agreement on long-term strategic cooperation. Under the agreement, Americans enjoy the right to use several military bases in Afghanistan. In response, Washington promised Kabul to sponsor its Defence Ministry and finance civil projects. Moreover, at present, the two sides are discussing an agreement on security issues. One of the conditions set by President Hamid Karzai for signing it is that American forces come under the jurisdiction of Afghan courts.
Voice of Russia
November 26, 2012
US troops to stay in Afghanistan
Artyom Kobzev
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“It’s no secret that when the U.S. and NATO troops were deployed in Afghanistan, the U.S. set the task of monitoring the territories of Iran and Pakistan. Originally, its desire was to go into Central Asia. It seems that they have no desire to give up this idea.”
In the spring, the presidents of America and Afghanistan signed an agreement on long-term strategic cooperation. Under the agreement, Americans enjoy the right to use several military bases in Afghanistan.
====
The U.S. Administration aims to keep 10,000 troops in Afghanistan after the withdrawal of American and NATO forces in 2014, senior Pentagon officials said.
The forces of the U.S. and its allies will be withdrawn from Afghanistan by the end of 2014. The Obama Administration has made relevant statements more than once. However, it has long been no secret that a certain number of American troops will stay in Afghanistan after the completion of “Operation Enduring Freedom”. The only secret was the size of this consignment. Head of the Pentagon Leon Panetta promised to answer this question shortly. He kept his word. The American command has said that 10,000 U.S. troops would stay in Afghanistan.
Commenting on the situation, expert at the Political Research Centre Vadim Kozyulin has this to say.
“Some said this figure would be 30,000. Experts believed that this would be the number of servicemen needed to maintain their positions, repulse aggression and fulfill those functions they have outlined there. I believe that this is a very small figure. In this case, we have to take into account the fact that the U.S. is now experiencing serious financial difficulties. The military budget is being sharply cut. The U.S. is planning to cut its military expenses by about 30 percent. Most likely, the above figure is linked to this situation,” Vadim Kozyulin said.
The American troops who will stay in Afghanistan will fulfill several tasks. For one, they will train Afghan soldiers and teach them how to control UAVs that are actively used in Afghanistan. Another important mission of the U.S. troops will be carrying out targeted special operations.
However, they will also fulfill other tasks that have nothing to do with Afghanistan, says invited researcher at the NATO College in Rome Oleg Kulakov.
“It’s no secret that when the U.S. and NATO troops were deployed in Afghanistan, the U.S. set the task of monitoring the territories of Iran and Pakistan. Originally, its desire was to go into Central Asia. It seems that they have no desire to give up this idea,” Oleg Kulakov said.
In the spring, the presidents of America and Afghanistan signed an agreement on long-term strategic cooperation. Under the agreement, Americans enjoy the right to use several military bases in Afghanistan. In response, Washington promised Kabul to sponsor its Defence Ministry and finance civil projects. Moreover, at present, the two sides are discussing an agreement on security issues. One of the conditions set by President Hamid Karzai for signing it is that American forces come under the jurisdiction of Afghan courts.
