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Putin threatens to resume nuclear missile production
Russian President Vladimir Putin has threatened to restart production of medium-range nuclear weapons if the United States proceeds with deploying missiles in Europe, specifically in Germany.
Vladimir Putin, during his participation in the naval event in St. Petersburg, warns of restarting the production of medium-range nuclear weapons in response to the deployment of US missiles in Europe. (Photo Prensa Libre: AFP)
Amid a growing climate of international tensions, Russian President Vladimir Putin has warned that Russia could restart nuclear weapons production, This statement reflects the growing friction between the two powers and Moscow’s concern about the strategic balance in the region.
At the beginning of July, the Kremlin had already warned that European capitals would become legitimate targets for Russia in the event of the deployment of US missiles on the continent.
Treaty and plans between the United States and Germany
Suspension of arms production medium-range nuclear weapons, covering 500 to 5,500 km, It was contemplated in the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty (INF) between the United States and Russia.
The treaty was an agreement signed in 1987 between the United States and the Soviet Union, was an important milestone in the reduction of nuclear arms and helped ease tensions during the Cold War by eliminating a significant category of weaponry that both countries considered a threat
However, Both Russia and the United States withdrew from this treaty in 2019.amid mutual accusations of non-compliance with the provisions. Moscow, for its part, announced that it would not resume production of this type of missile if Washington did not deploy them abroad.
In early July, the United States and Germany revealed their intentions to begin deploying American missiles in Germany from 2026.This plan includes the deployment of SM-6 missiles, Tomahawk missiles and hypersonic weapons under development, marking a significant expansion of the US military presence in Europe.
Russian threat to restart nuclear missile production
Russian President Vladimir Putin took part in a naval parade in St. Petersburg on Sunday, July 28.During his speech, he took the opportunity to express his firm opposition to the missile deployment plans between the United States and Germany.
Next, Some of the statements and threats made by Putin:
- “If the United States implements these plans, we will consider ourselves freed from the unilateral moratorium previously adopted on the deployment of medium- and short-range strike capabilities.”
- “We will take countermeasures to deploy them, taking into account the actions of the United States and its satellites in Europe and other regions of the world.”
- “Important Russian military and state administration points will be within range of these missiles.” […]”The flight time of these missiles, which could be equipped with nuclear warheads, to our territories will be about 10 minutes.”
- “Development of several such systems is in the final stages.”
- “This situation is reminiscent of Cold War events involving the deployment of US Pershing medium-range missiles in Europe.”
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