Scholz: US missile deployment in Germany will not lead to escalation with Russia

12.07.2024 22:56

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz stated that the deployment of US missiles on German soil will not cause an escalation with Russia.

According to the German leader, such a measure will serve as a “deterrent”.

Scholz, in particular, explained: “We are increasing our level of security,” as reported by TASS .

Moreover, according to the German Chancellor, Berlin is trying to “prevent confrontation” with its steps.

Germany's position

Scholz also emphasized that Berlin will continue to send weapons to Ukraine.

Scholz
Photo: bundesregierung.de

The German leader explained: “We will give Kyiv weapons in such a way that there are no preconditions for a direct confrontation with Russia.”

The German Chancellor made this information public at a joint press conference with Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida.

In July of this year, the United States and Germany issued a joint statement, the text of which indicated that the deployment of American weapons on German territory would begin in 2026.

Author: Margarita Sadkovskaya Editor of Internet resources