Quote Originally Posted by Gilrandir View Post
You can as well give a list of countries where nukes are still stationed - it serves no explanation of RECENT escalation by Russia.
So you missed the part where the nukes were only recently modernized to make them more lethal.

Quote Originally Posted by Gilrandir View Post
I don't think Germany's position as a current leader of both the EU and NATO (in Europe) makes it susceptible for any outside pressure. Germany is an independent enough player to make decisions itself and force others to adopt unpopular decisions too.
And you missed the part where it clearly states that the german government bowed to NATO pressure.