The future deployment of new missiles by the United States on German soil could increase the risk of military escalation, the head of the Social Democratic Party of Germany’s (SPD) faction in the Bundestag, Rolf Mützenich, told the newspapers of his editorial group. Funke.
According to the group’s head, Germany needs to “increase its defense capacity” due to the alleged deterioration of relations with Russia.
“But we should not ignore the risks. The risk of an unintentional military escalation is significant,” Mützenich said.
The politician added that even without these new weapons, the Alliance already has a “comprehensive deterrent capability” and that he “does not understand why Germany alone should deploy such systems”.
A joint statement by the US and Germany was released on July 10. It was stated that Washington plans to begin deploying new long-range firearms on German soil in 2026.
Russian President Vladimir Putin statedWe believe that Moscow could respond in kind to the deployment of American medium- and short-range weapons.
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