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Norway and US Respond to Russian Criticism Over Temporary Missile Deployment

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2 sources across 2 countries · Norway · United Kingdom

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  • Aftenposten Norway · Centre-right · Schibsted, Tinius Trust foundation
  • Reuters United Kingdom · Centre · Thomson Reuters Corporation

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The Russian Foreign Ministry condemned the deployment of an advanced US missile system in Trøndelag, Norway, stating that such actions reduce the chance of constructive dialogue on strategic questions to zero. The system, which is capable of launching Tomahawk missiles that can reach Moscow, was flown into Værnes as part of a military exercise called Operation Atlantic City. The Norwegian Defense responded by clarifying that the system was in Norway for only a couple of hours to demonstrate the ability to rapidly mobilize and fly such equipment anywhere in the world. Operation Atlantic City involved planned training with allies from the UK and US, including landing forces on the polar island of Jan Mayen. The Russian criticism refers to the defunct INF treaty, which banned land based intermediate range missiles in Europe from 500 to 5000 kilometers. While the US suspended the treaty in August 2019, NATO members had previously claimed Russia was violating the agreement.

How each side framed it

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The reporting focused on the diplomatic tension and the perceived blow to future arms talks.
Centre-right
The reporting emphasized the temporary nature of the deployment and the strategic purpose of the military exercise.

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