Putin Threatens the U.S.: If This Happens, Our Readiness is in the Final Stages

Russian President Vladimir Putin has expressed concerns and issued a warning regarding the U.S. decision to deploy long-range missiles in Germany. Putin stated that if the U.S. proceeds with this plan, Russia will begin developing intermediate-range nuclear weapons. Additionally, Russia will deploy missiles capable of targeting Western countries.

Putin Announces Russia’s Response to U.S. Missiles in Germany

On Sunday, Putin stated that in response to the U.S. plans to deploy long-range and hypersonic missiles in Germany, Russia will station new offensive weapons. 

Starting from 2026, Russia will deploy MS-6 Tomahawk cruise missiles and hypersonic weapons. Putin made these remarks while addressing soldiers at a naval parade in St. Petersburg.

U.S. Plans to Deploy Weapons in 2026 to Confirm NATO and European Defense Commitment

Earlier this month, the U.S. announced that it will begin deploying weapons in 2026. This move is aimed at reaffirming its commitment to defending NATO and European countries, following Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine in February 2022.

Putin Warns U.S. Plans Could Lead Russia to Lift Missile Deployment Restrictions

Putin stated that if the U.S. proceeds with its plans, Russia will consider itself released from the unilateral ban previously imposed on medium and short-range missile deployments, including enhancing its naval capabilities. 

He added that Moscow’s development of the aforementioned weapons systems is in the final stages.

U.S. and Russia Signal Willingness to Deploy Intermediate-Range Missiles

In recent weeks, both Washington and Moscow have indicated readiness to deploy intermediate-range missiles, a move previously banned under the 1987 U.S.-Soviet treaty. The U.S. withdrew from this treaty in 2019, accusing Moscow of testing missiles that violated the agreement, a charge Russia denies. 

Putin has long viewed this as an aggressive step by the U.S. to obstruct Moscow’s capabilities in Europe. Diplomatic sources from both Russia and the U.S. suggest that relations between the two countries are now worse than they have been since 1962.