Russia Warns of Military Response to US Long-Range Missile Deployment in Germany from 2026

Jul 11, 2024, 11:29 AM

Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov has warned that Russia will respond militarily to the planned deployment of US long-range missiles in Germany. The Pentagon announced that starting in 2026, the US will begin deploying these long-range strike systems, including hypersonic missiles, in Germany as part of its strategy to enhance NATO's military capabilities. The Kremlin views this move as a serious threat to Russia's national security and a destabilizing factor for regional safety and strategic stability. Valentina Matvienko, a senior Russian official, emphasized that Germany should not possess such weapons according to post-war agreements. The United States and Germany have described the deployment as episodic.