Russian state media reported Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov stating today, Thursday, that Russia will respond militarily to the United States' plans to deploy long-range missiles in Germany. Media sources quoted Ryabkov as saying that the decision to deploy missiles in Germany aims to harm Russia's security. The United States and Germany issued a joint statement yesterday, Wednesday, indicating that they would begin deploying long-range weapons in Germany in 2026 to demonstrate their commitment to defense with NATO and Europe.