Europe-US Relations / Bush Visit / Iraq, Germany, Russia / Arms Treaty / Nuclear Threat

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Europe-US Relations / Bush Visit / Iraq, Germany, Russia / Arms Treaty / Nuclear Threat #701143

CBS Evening News for Thursday, May 23, 2002
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(Studio: Dan Rather) The bombing of two missile sites in southern Iraq by American jets reported.

(Moscow: John Roberts) The visit of President Bush to Russia as part of his European tour featured; details given of the signing of a nuclear arms reduction treaty by President Bush and Russian President Vladimir Putin reported; scenes shown of anti-war protestors in Berlin, Germany. [In Germany, BUSH - says terrorism is bad for the US and Germany; talks about dealing with threats to freedom.] [German Council on Foreign Relations Karl KAISER - says Bush's initial response to the September 11 attack on America was considerate and cautious, but he is more willing to go it alone now.] The issue of Russian help for a nuclear power plant in Iran noted.

(Studio: Dan Rather) Report introduced.

(Moscow: Elizabeth Palmer) Concerns that the nuclear threat against America will grow as Russia disarms examined; details given about poorly guarded Russian nuclear sites; amateur video shown of a Russian nuclear site. [Carnegie Endowment for International Peace John WOLFSTAHL - says a dedicated terrorist group could get nuclear materials.] [Greenpeace Maxim SHINGARKIN(thru translator) - says armed terrorists could steal enough plutonium to make a nuclear bomb.]

Reporter(s):: Palmer, Elizabeth;; Rather, Dan;; Roberts, John
Duration:: 00:05:10

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