U.S. to deploy long-range missiles in Germany by 2026

Russia will develop a military response to the planned deployment of American long-range missiles in Germany, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov said on Thursday, as quoted by state media.

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According to Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov, the decision to deploy missiles in Germany aims to harm Russia's security.

The White House announced on Wednesday at 10 AM Eastern Time that the United States will begin deploying long-range missiles, including hypersonic missiles, SM-6 missiles, and Tomahawk missiles, in Germany in 2026. According to the United States, the goal is to demonstrate their commitment to NATO and their contribution to Europe’s "integrated deterrence."

SM-6 is a standard missile used, among other things, as part of the Aegis air and missile defence system, while Tomahawk is a cruise missile with a range of up to 2,500 kilometres.

Wednesday’s announcement implements White House representatives' promises before the NATO summit about a "significant strengthening of the deterrence factor" against Russia in Europe. It will also be the first deployment of American missiles of such range since the Russian invasion. It is also a response to Russia's deployment of Iskander missiles in Belarus and the Kaliningrad region.