Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Grushko said Moscow will factor Germany’s nuclear-related developments into its military planning.

He noted that Berlin’s activity is not surprising given Germany’s technological and industrial capacity. In his view, these developments have become a reality that Russia must take into account when shaping its defense calculations.

Grushko said Germany’s course fits into the broader policy pursued by Western countries, particularly NATO members. He also pointed to legislative changes in several states that broaden the conditions for hosting US nuclear weapons on their territory.

At the same time, European governments are discussing new models of nuclear deterrence, including the idea of a continent-wide nuclear umbrella.

A day earlier, Russia’s Foreign Intelligence Service reported that Western experts do not rule out Germany developing its own nuclear weapon. According to the agency, Berlin could obtain such a capability within a year.

The service also said that specialized bodies in one of NATO’s key member states are concerned about active German research in the nuclear weapons field. Around 30 national universities are reportedly involved in these programs.