> The Russian defence ministry on Monday handed a protest note to a German military attache due to the German defence minister’s comments over the need to deter Russia’s nuclear capabilities, RIA state news agency reported.
Where is the problem?
Thats what nuclear deterrence is for, no?
Throwback to 2015 when Russia threatened Denmark with becoming a target for Russian nukes:
> **Denmark could become target of Russian nuclear weapons, ambassador warns**
> Mikhail Vanin has said that joining NATO’s missile defense system could make Denmark a target for a nuclear attack. The Danish government has condemned the “threatening” remarks.
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Deterrence of nuclear
> The Russian defence ministry on Monday handed a protest note to a German military attache due to the German defence minister’s comments over the need to deter Russia’s nuclear capabilities, RIA state news agency reported.
Where is the problem?
Thats what nuclear deterrence is for, no?
Throwback to 2015 when Russia threatened Denmark with becoming a target for Russian nukes:
> **Denmark could become target of Russian nuclear weapons, ambassador warns**
> Mikhail Vanin has said that joining NATO’s missile defense system could make Denmark a target for a nuclear attack. The Danish government has condemned the “threatening” remarks.
(Source: [*Deutsche Welle*](https://www.dw.com/en/denmark-could-become-target-of-russian-nuclear-weapons-ambassador-warns/a-18332777)).