The Kremlin has issued a stark warning to European countries considering hosting US long-range missiles, threatening retaliation and highlighting the potential for conflict. In a statement released on Saturday, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov asserted that Russia has the capacity to counter any such deployments, emphasizing that European capitals would become the primary targets in any ensuing confrontation.
Drawing a parallel with the Cold War era, Peskov underscored that Europe would be caught in the crossfire, just as it was during the previous period of heightened tensions. He pointed out that during the Cold War, US and Soviet missiles were aimed at each other, with Europe bearing the brunt of any potential conflict.
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Furthermore, Peskov suggested that Europe is currently experiencing a period of internal divisions and instability, making this an inopportune time to accept US missile deployments. He predicted that history will repeat itself, implying that Europe will once again be caught in the middle of a conflict between superpowers.
This statement comes amidst heightened tensions between Russia and the West following the war in Ukraine. The potential deployment of US missiles in Europe is a sensitive issue, viewed by Russia as a direct threat to its security. The Kremlin’s warning is seen as an attempt to deter European countries from cooperating with the US and to create a wedge between the two sides.