Russian President Vladimir Putin threatened to restart production of intermediate-range nuclear weapons in response to US missile deployment in Europe.
The Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty, signed by the US and Soviet Union in 1987, banned such weapons but was withdrawn from by both parties in 2019.
Russian President Vladimir Putin threatened on Sunday to restart production of intermediate-range nuclear weapons if the United States went ahead with plans to deploy missiles in Germany or elsewhere in Europe. Such missiles, which can travel between 500 and 5,500 kilometres (300-3,400 miles), were the subject of an arms control treaty signed by the US and the Soviet Union in 1987. However, both Washington and Moscow withdrew from the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty in 2019, each accusing the other of violations. In early July, Washington and Berlin announced that
Russian President Vladimir Putin warned the United States that if Washington deployed long-range missiles in Germany, Russia would station similar missiles in striking distance of the West.
The United States and Germany announced plans to deploy long-range fire capabilities in Germany starting from 2026.
Vladimir Putin has warned the US against deploying long-range missiles in Germany starting from 2026.
Russia will respond with similar measures if the US deploys long-range missiles in Europe.
The Soviet Union feared Pershing II deployments were part of an elaborate US plan during the cold war.
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Vladimir Putin warned the US against deploying long-range missiles in Germany.
The US plans to deploy long-range fire capabilities in Germany from 2026, including SM-6, Tomahawk cruise missiles and developmental hypersonic weapons.
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The author makes an appeal to history by comparing the current situation with the deployment of Pershing II missiles during the Cold War. This is an example of an Appeal to Authority and a Dichotomous Depiction fallacy as it presents a simplified and biased view of history, implying that any similar action by the US will lead to a repeat of past events without considering other contextual factors.
The situation is reminiscent of the events of the cold war related to the deployment of American medium-range Pershing missiles in Europe.
Russian President Vladimir Putin threatened to restart production of intermediate-range nuclear weapons in response to US plans to deploy missiles in Europe.
The Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty, signed by the US and Soviet Union in 1987, prohibited the production of such weapons. Both Russia and the US withdrew from the treaty in 2019.
Important Russian administrative and military sites would fall within range of US missiles that could be equipped with nuclear warheads if deployed to Europe.
The proposed US deployment of missiles in Europe reminded Putin of events during the Cold War when American Pershing medium-range missiles were deployed in Europe, making European capitals potential targets for Russian missiles.
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Russian President Vladimir Putin warned the United States that if Washington deployed long-range missiles in Germany, Russia would station similar missiles in striking distance of the West.
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz stated that Russia must cease its war against Ukraine to prevent the deployment of American long-range missiles in Germany.
Scholz expressed regret over Russia’s disregard for arms control agreements.
The deployment of American missiles in Germany would serve as a deterrent, according to Scholz.
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]Russia must cease its war against Ukraine to prevent the deployment of American long-range missiles in Germany.[
Germany needs deterrent forces and capabilities, including cruise missiles and long-range conventional weapons.
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The article contains an example of a dichotomous depiction and an appeal to authority. The author presents the statement by German Chancellor Olaf Scholz as a direct quote, implying that it represents an authoritative view on the matter. Additionally, the article sets up a false dichotomy between Russia ending its war against Ukraine and the deployment of American missiles in Germany.
The first thing Russia should do (to prevent Germany from hosting American weapons – ed.) is to end its horrific aggressive war against Ukraine and abandon its attempt to conquer an entire country.
