Russia Ends Missile Moratorium Amid U.S. Deployments

Russia has ended its self-imposed moratorium on deploying nuclear-capable intermediate-range missiles, citing direct security threats from planned U.S. and NATO missile deployments in Europe, specifically the Typhoon and Dark Eagle missiles set for Germany. This move follows the collapse of the INF Treaty in 2019 and mutual accusations of treaty violations. The Russian Foreign Ministry warned of significant consequences for regional and global stability, while former President Dmitry Medvedev called the situation a 'new reality.' President Putin has announced plans to station new Oreshnik missiles in Belarus. The escalation comes amid heightened U.S.-Russia tensions over Ukraine and follows President Trump's recent order to reposition two U.S. nuclear submarines. Western officials have not yet formally responded to Russia's announcement.