Russian President Vladimir Putin has expressed concerns over the United States' and Germany's decision to deploy US long-range missiles in Germany starting in 2026. Putin stated that this move is reminiscent of events from the Cold War era and could prompt Russia to station similar missiles in response.
Putin made these remarks during Russia's annual Navy Day in St. Petersburg, emphasizing that the deployment of these missiles could put Russian infrastructure at risk. He mentioned the historical deployment of Pershing II missiles in Europe during the 1980s and how they were later withdrawn with the signing of the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty (INF) in 1988.
