The UK is considering developing long-range missiles that can take out Russian nuclear weapons launched from inside of its territory following Russian ruler Vladimir Putin’s claims that he may be prepared to use them, The Times writes. Additionally, an internal Ukrainian Defense Ministry document seen by The Times warned that Putin’s nuclear strategy poses a “very serious threat” and that he is “increasingly willing to take risks” if he considers it in his interests. The missiles will allegedly have the capability to travel from as far as Berlin to Moscow if Putin decides to launch tactical nuclear weapons. Currently, the US and Germany plan to deploy long-range US missiles – the Tomahawk cruise, SM-6, and hypersonic missiles – to Germany from 2026 for the first time since the Cold War. Boris Pistorius, the German defense minister, said the idea behind this plan was to encourage European countries to invest in producing such missiles.

Source: The Times July 26, 2024 14:16 UTC