Putin warns Washington over missile shield Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday the United States was seeking ways to resolve differences over a planned missile shield, but warned that Moscow could re-deploy weapons if its concerns were not heeded. Record 63 countries enter race for best foreign film Oscar A record 63 countries have entered the race for Oscars glory in next year's Best Foreign Language Film category, officials said Wednesday. Putin warns US against attacking Iran Russian leader Vladimir Putin met his Iranian counterpart Tuesday and implicitly warned the U.S. not to use a former Soviet republic to stage an attack on Iran. He also said nations should not pursue oil pipeline projects that are not backed by regional powers.