Germany will deploy US long-range missiles, but Scholz assures that there will be no escalation with Russia

Germany will deploy US long-range missiles, but Scholz assures that there will be no escalation with Russia

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German Chancellor Olaf Scholz assured that the deployment of US long-range missiles in Germany would not lead to an escalation in relations with Russia. The official emphasized Germany's commitment to preventing war, which is about security and deterrence potential.

Scholz believes that the deployment of US long-range missiles in Germany will not lead to escalation with Russia

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz reassured about the plans to deploy US long-range missiles in Germany, saying that this would not lead to an escalation in relations with Russia.

Written by UNN with a link to Radio Liberty.

We always care about preventing war

- Scholz said after meeting with Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida in Berlin.

On Friday, the chancellor reiterated that Germany would closely monitor arms shipments to Ukraine to avoid a direct conflict with Russia.

Equally obviously, the decisions we make here always have the security of our country and the alliance in mind. And that includes making sure that we are strong enough... That certainly includes air defense and deterrence capabilities

- Scholz said.

Recall

France, Germany, Italy, and Poland have agreed to jointly develop land-based cruise missiles with a range of over 500 kilometers.