Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 05:48pm on 11 Jul 2024,Thursday International
Russia has vowed to counteract the planned U.S. deployment of long-range missiles in Germany, calling it a severe threat to its national security. Following NATO's announcement at a summit, Russia condemned the move, viewing it as a destabilizing action amid the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov expressed concern over NATO's expanding military infrastructure near Russian borders, prompting Moscow to prepare a strategic military response. Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov emphasized Russia's readiness to develop countermeasures, describing the U.S.-German initiative as intimidating and provocative. The tensions escalate following the U.S.'s withdrawal from the INF Treaty in 2019.
