Romania to host U.S. missiles: "In an unexpected announcement, the president of Romania said Thursday his country would host missile interceptors as part of a new U.S. defense shield.
President Traian Basescu said the Supreme Defense Council, Romania's top military and security body, had agreed to such a plan after a request by Washington.
'Terrestrial interceptors will be placed on Romania's territory as part of the anti-missile system,' Basescu was quoted as saying by Radio Free Europe. 'According to the calendar agreed with the American side, the components located on Romania's territory will become operational in 2015.'"
