Russia's Foreign Ministry spokesman says Moscow is seriously concerned about U.S. plans to deploy missile interceptors in Romania, according to AP. Andrei Nesterenko says that Russia has been annoyed to learn about the move from the media. He also signaled Moscow's skepticism about Washington's explanation that the interceptors were needed to protect U.S. troops and NATO allies against the Iranian missile threat, saying Friday that Russia has «serious questions» regarding its true purpose. Russia has applauded President Barack Obama's decision to scrap Bush administration plans for missile defense systems in Poland and the Czech Republic. But Moscow has grown increasingly critical of the planned site in Romania.
