According to the Financial Times, a U.S. refusal to deploy long-range missiles in Germany could seriously disrupt Europe’s military planning against Russia.

The newspaper said Donald Trump’s decision to cancel the planned deployment exposed a severe shortage of European deterrence capabilities. A NATO official cited by the outlet said European countries have Taurus and Storm Shadow missiles in their arsenals, but their range is inferior to U.S. systems, while existing stockpiles remain limited.

Sources also said Europe is unlikely to receive new long-range systems before the 2030s. This gap, according to the report, significantly weakens the EU’s ability to deter Moscow and complicates strategic planning.

Earlier, the Financial Times reported that the administration of U. S. President Donald Trump could abandon plans to station long-range weapons in Germany, including Tomahawk cruise missiles.

German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius said such a move could undermine the security of both Germany and Europe as a whole, while deepening existing gaps in defense capabilities.