NATO Escalates Defense Plans Against Russian Threat

The United States and Germany have announced the deployment of long-range missiles, including SM-6, Tomahawk, and hypersonic weapons, in Germany starting in 2026 to counter Russian threats. This move follows the collapse of the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty in 2019 and NATO's response to increased Russian hybrid warfare tactics. Concurrently, NATO plans to add 35 to 50 brigades and enhance air and missile defense capabilities due to the ongoing war in Ukraine. NATO has committed to providing Ukraine with at least €40 billion in military aid within the next year. Additionally, NATO has labeled China as a 'decisive enabler' of Russia's war in Ukraine, highlighting the broader geopolitical dimensions of the conflict.