Russia Threatens Response to US Missile Deployment

Russia has threatened to deploy nuclear missiles in response to the U.S. deploying long-range missiles, including hypersonic weapons, in Germany by 2026, following the U.S. withdrawal from a key arms treaty. Kremlin officials, including Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov and spokesman Dmitry Peskov, have warned that European capitals could become potential targets. NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg has dismissed such threats as reckless, emphasizing the alliance’s vigilance and monitoring of Russia's nuclear activities. Former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev reiterated that Ukraine joining NATO would provoke severe responses, potentially escalating into nuclear conflict. Amidst these tensions, there have been threats against Russian President Vladimir Putin, further heightening security concerns in the region.