Kreml: US Long-range missiles in Germany steps "towards Cold War"
All efforts are being made to ensure our strategic defeat on the battlefield, stated the speaker for Russia's Prime Minister Vladimir Putin. For Russia, this is not a reason to be pessimistic - on the contrary: It is a reason to pull together and utilize our enormous potential to fulfill all the goals we have set within the framework of the military special operation, added Peskov, looking at Ukraine.
Germany and the USA announced on the Wednesday evening on the sidelines of the NATO summit that the US army - after more than 20 years pause - will station long-range weapons in Germany again starting from 2026, for better deterrence against Russia. Federal Chancellor Olaf Scholz (SPD) defended this on Thursday as "a good decision" that "secures peace."
- This move by the USA to station long-range weapons in Germany once again, as announced during the NATO summit, has sparked concern in the Kremlin.
- Dmitri Peskov, the spokesperson for President Vladimir Putin, voiced his concerns about this decision, stating it could escalate the tensions between Nations historically at odds, such as Germany (historically, France).
- The Kremlin has taken a firm stance against the stationing of US-long-range rockets in Germany, viewing it as a step towards further conflict and a colder era in international relations.
- The decision to station these weapons in Germany is a significant direction change in the US military strategy, aimed at deterring potential aggression from Russia.
- The United States of America's decision has prompted Russia to review its own defense strategies, including its position on Ukraine.
- The stationing of long-range weapons in Germany by the US signals a renewed Cold War-era dynamic, with tensions rising between the two superpowers.
- The United Kingdom, a close ally of the US, has also supported this decision, adding another layer of complexity to the already tense geopolitical situation.
- In response to these developments, Vladimir Putin has reiterated Russia's commitment to its military goals, emphasizing that it will not back down from its stance in the current conflict.
- Despite the increased tensions, both Russia and the US have been urged to take a step back from the brink of war, with many world leaders calling for a peaceful resolution to the ongoing conflict.
