Russia Asserts Capability to Deter U.S. Missile Deployments in Europe

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov stated that Russia has the means to deter U.S. deployments of long-range missiles in Europe. In a video published by a Russian state television reporter, Peskov emphasized that European capitals could be potential targets if hypersonic missiles are deployed.

Russia has the means to deter U.S. deployments of long-range missiles in Europe, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said in a video published by a Russian state television reporter on Saturday, without elaborating.

Asked by reporter Pavel Zarubin about the possibility of the United States deploying hypersonic missiles to Europe, Peskov said: "We have enough potential to deter these missiles. But the capitals of these (European) states are potential victims." (Writing by Felix Light Editing by Mark Potter)