US Defense Secretary Ash Carter is expected to give a speech in Berlin, travel to Estonia, and attend a NATO defense ministers’ meeting this week.. (AP Photo)
Defense Secretary Ash Carter said the US and NATO need to have a “strong but balanced” approach to Russia, and he questioned whether Moscow’s “backward-looking” aggressive behavior will change while President Vladimir Putin remains at the helm.
Speaking to reporters traveling with him to Europe Sunday, Carter said he can’t be certain Putin will change direction, so allies must use a two-pronged approach that works with Russia on some issues while also girding to deter …read more
Source: The Indian Express
