Lange emphasized that the deployment of the ‘Oreschnik’, capable of reaching major European capitals and delivering both conventional and nuclear payloads, signals Russia’s intent to instill fear. He urged European nations to respond by enhancing their missile capabilities and imposing consequences on Russia, such as revoking Schengen visas for Russian citizens. EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas echoed these sentiments, characterizing Russia’s actions as terrorism and indicative of its military stagnation in Ukraine.