German Foreign Minister calls U.S. missiles in Germany 'credible deterrent' against Russia

DW reported the information.

While discussing the need to deploy long-range missiles in Germany, Baerbock emphasized the threat that Russia poses to European security.

"Making foreign policy today means recognizing that the principle of hope will not protect us from Putin's Russia," Baerbock noted.

According to the German Foreign Minister, the country is currently protected by its investments in its own security and military strength.

"And this includes the decision to deploy long-range American weapons systems," she added.

Baerbock emphasized that Germany needs "a credible deterrent" against Russia, "which also protects the Poles, the Baltic peoples and the Finns — our partners who share a direct border with Russia and have experienced how it is using hybrid measures at the border in recent months."

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