The United States has announced plans to station long-range weapons in Germany starting from 2026, a move aimed at deterring Russia.

The decision, revealed at the NATO summit in Washington, includes the deployment of Tomahawk cruise missiles with a range exceeding 2000 kilometers.

This marks the first time since the Cold War that such weapons will be stationed in Germany.

The announcement has sparked mixed reactions, with Russia warning of a military response and calling it an 'escalation course.

' In Germany, the decision has divided political opinion, with some supporting it as a necessary deterrent and others expressing concerns about a potential arms race.

The planned deployment comes amidst ongoing tensions between NATO and Russia, particularly in light of the conflict in Ukraine.