US Russia agree on military cooperation

(Press TV) -- The United States has received Russia's promise of military cooperation againts what Washington deems looming worldwide menaces to both countries.

Following a Friday meeting with the head of the Russian General Staff, Chairman of the US Joint Chiefs of Staff Admiral Michael Mullen hailed 'an absolutely identical understanding' on "many more threats and challenges that we should solve on the political and military levels," Interfax reported.

The Russian official, Nikolai Makarov said the two sides are to ink a related joint military accord during US President Barack Obama's upcoming visit to Moscow in July.

"We have determined the main issues of military cooperation for 2009 and after it," he added.

Issues like North Korea, Afghanistan and the pending installation of the US missile shield in Eastern Europe were reportedly discussed during the session.

"I'm very encouraged by our meetings and our mutual commitment to address these issues and strengthen our military-to-military cooperation," said Mullen.

Washington has long been trying to ensure Russian routes to supply American troops in Afghanistan.

On the other hand, Moscow has been attempting to prevent the deployment of 10 US missile interceptors in Poland and a radar base in the Czech Republic, saying the deployment would be a threat to Russia's sovereignty.