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Russia may deploy ballistic missiles in Asia to counter US missiles in the Philippines. Moscow is considering a military response to the US presence in the Pacific, increasing uncertainty in the region.
The situation in the Indo-Pacific is increasingly tense. Since April this year, US missiles in the Philippines have been a cause for concern for China and Russia. Now, Moscow is considering deploying its own systems in the region, raising the alarm of a new global arms race.
In April, the United States deployed the MRC Taifun missile system in the Philippines. The deployment was initially planned during joint military exercises with Manila, but in late September, Washington and the Philippine government decided to keep the system permanently in place. The MRC Taifun is capable of firing both the Tomahawk cruise missile and the SM-6 interceptor, positioning U.S. missiles in the Philippines as a key part of American strategy in the Pacific.
China quickly reported the presence of this weapon, demanding their removal from the region. Meanwhile, Russia has entered the debate, suggesting that it could respond militarily to the American advance. Sergei Ryabkov, Russia’s deputy foreign minister, has stated that Moscow is “considering deploying its short- and medium-range systems in the Asia-Pacific.” Such a move would be a direct response to the presence of US missiles in the Philippines.
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The INF Treaty Crisis
The collapse of the 1987 Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty, which banned ballistic and cruise missiles with ranges between 500 and 5.500 km, has given rise to the current escalation. Since the United States withdrew from the agreement in 2019, Russia and the United States have expanded their arsenals, reigniting geopolitical disputes.
The arrival of Taifun missiles in the Philippine archipelago and the possibility of their expansion to other Asian allies have angered Moscow and Beijing. Experts fear that the US decision could lead to further militarization in the Pacific, involving both Russia and China.
New alliances and tensions
In addition, Washington’s cooperation with Tokyo to protect Taiwan adds a new layer of complexity to the crisis. Japanese media have reported that the US may deploy missile systems on islands near Taiwan, expanding its military presence in the Pacific. At the same time, Russia is considering strengthening its alliance with China, including by sharing advanced submarine technology.
The expansion of US missiles in the Philippines and the possibility that Russia could deploy ballistic missiles in Asia create a scenario of uncertainty in the region. Meanwhile, countries such as Japan, Taiwan and the Philippines become the center of disputes between the powers.
an uncertain future
With the Indo-Pacific increasingly militarized, the rivalry between superpowers transforms the region into a stage for global tensions. The deployment of US missiles in the Philippines has already sparked reactions from Beijing, and the possibility that Russia could deploy ballistic missiles in Asia marks the beginning of a new chapter in global geopolitics.
The question remains: how far can this arms race go before it escalates into direct confrontation?
