Russian, German chiefs of staff to discuss European missile defence.

MOSCOW, June 15 (Itar-Tass) -- Chief of Staff of the Russian Armed
Forces Gen. Nikolai Makarov on Wednesday will meet with his German
counterpart Volker Wieker to discuss the European missile defence
problems, the Russian Defence Ministry's press service reported.
"Makarov and Wieker will discuss the current state and prospects for
military cooperation between the two states, will exchange experience of
reforms of the armed forces," the press service said. "They will also
tackle key issues of European security, including problems of the European
anti-missile shield."
The issue of the European missile defence system was raised at a
Berlin meeting of Russia-NATO Council foreign ministers in April. Russia's
position on the problem is based on three basic concepts: the system
should be developed on a parity principle, it must not pose threat to
Russia's strategic potential and "appoint foes," thus creating new
division lines. Russia suggests that a "common missile defence perimeter
should be created to repel outer threats in coordinated manner."