CSTO states treat Russian President Dmitry Medvedev’s statement on opening of a new anti-missile radar station with understanding, Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) Secretary General said.

Nikolai Bordyuzha reiterated Moscow’s position, insisting on being provided legal guarantees to prove joint U.S.-NATO missile defense system is not directed against Russia.

According to earlier reports, Russia officially opened a new anti-missile radar station in the Baltic Sea region of Kaliningrad to counter what it perceives as a threat from a joint U.S.-NATO missile defense system being implemented in Europe.

President Dmitry Medvedev opened the new facility, saying it shows Russia's readiness for an adequate response to "threats" posed by the European defense system. Washington says the missile defense shield is designed to enhance the security of U.S. allies in Europe as well as Russia, and to help deter and defeat long-term missile attacks from countries such as Iran.