Putin mulls measures to 'end threats' from US defence systems

President Vladimir Putin on Friday warned that Russia would consider measures to "end threats" from US anti-missile systems in Europe but said Moscow would not engage in a new arms race. "Now that these anti-missile elements have been installed, we will be forced to consider putting an end to the threats emerging in relation to Russia's security," Putin told defence officials in televised remarks. Putin spoke after a US anti-missile defence system in Romania aimed at protecting NATO members from