Pistorius Criticizes Trump Over Tomahawk Deployment Plan
German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius expressed concern regarding the United States' decision to forgo the planned deployment of Tomahawk cruise missiles in Germany. The SPD politician stated in a ZDF interview that this decision extends a capability gap for Europeans. He said that European nations must now accelerate the development of their own long-range weapons. The United States had previously indicated a commitment to the deployment. German Defense Minister Pistorius expressed concern regarding US President Donald Trump's announcement that Tomahawk cruise missiles will not be stationed in Germany. The SPD politician told ZDF that the decision would be disadvantageous for Europe. The US is reportedly seeking a resolution regarding the matter.
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MDR Kultur
“Verteidigungsminister Boris Pistorius hat mit Besorgnis auf die Ankündigung der USA reagiert, auf die geplante Stationierung von Tomahawk-Marschflugkörpern in Deutschland zu verzichten.”
NDR 2
“Verteidigungsminister Pistorius zeigt sich besorgt über die Ankündigung von US-Präsident Trump, keine Tomahawk-Marschflugkörper in Deutschland zu stationieren. Der SPD-Politiker sagte dem ZDF, das wäre nachteilig für Europa.”
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