Ukraine wary over missile shield plan

KIEV, Ukraine, March 23 (UPI) -- The parliament of Ukraine has voiced concern over plans by the United States to deploy missile defense elements in Poland and the Czech Republic.

Supreme Rada deputies Friday said the discussed deployment of radar and an anti-missile system threatens Ukraine's national security, Itar-Tass reported. Lawmakers were asked to convey that concern to the U.N. Security Council.

Active negotiations are continuing with the United States, the European Union, Russia, Poland and the Czech Republic over the missile shield.

Later, NATO will be brought in on the talks, officials say.