Germany will not abandon the deployment of long-range U.S. weapons despite Russia's threats
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Berlin has stated that it will not allow itself to be intimidated by Russia's threats to deploy US missiles in Germany. Germany considers this necessary to deter Russian aggression against Ukraine.
Berlin has stated that despite Russia's threats over the deployment of long-range weapons in Germany, the country does not plan to abandon this idea. This was stated by a spokesman for the Federal Foreign Office, reports n-tv, writes UNN.
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Berlin has responded to Russian President Vladimir Putin's statements about the deployment of US Tomahawk missiles in Germany.
We will not allow ourselves to be intimidated by such statements
He reminded us that Russia has been arming and waging a war of aggression in Europe against Ukraine for years, and Germany must respond to this.
Addendum
According to DW, German government deputy spokeswoman Christiane Hoffmann added that the deployment of US missiles serves "solely for the purpose of deterrence.
Recall
Russian President Vladimir Putin said that he would lift the moratorium on deploying his own missiles if the United States deploys its own in Germany