MOSCOW, February 11 (AVN) - Russia must have its own base for peacemakers in the Balkans, Airborne Troops Commander Georgy Shpak told the Military News Agency.
At present the new line-up of European powers is taking place in this region; Russia has its own interests in the Balkans, it supports 5,000 peacemakers there and it must not be a spectator ab extra. While we feel indignant at NATO behaviour in the region, the Americans strengthen their hand there, Shpak added.