Tensions are rising between the U.S. and Russia as President Vladimir Putin threatens a new Cold War-style arms race. In response to the U.S. planning to station long-range missiles in Germany, Putin has vowed to place Russian missiles capable of reaching Western targets within 10 minutes. This move echoes the old Cold War standoff and brings back memories of the Cuban Missile Crisis, especially with Russian warships increasing their presence near Cuba. As the U.S. gears up to deploy advanced weapons in Europe starting in 2026, Germany is caught in the middle of this escalating geopolitical drama.

In response to the United States' announcement a few weeks ago that it plans to place long-range missiles in Germany in breach of previous Cold War-era missile accords, Russian President Vladimir Putin delivered yet another warning on Sunday.

He has promised that the Russian military will, in turn, station long-range missiles close to Western territory. Putin declared his intention...