Germany Maintains Stance on Not Supplying Taurus Missiles to Ukraine

Chancellor Olaf Scholz cites risks of direct involvement in the war and technical challenges as reasons for withholding the long-range missiles.

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz elaborates on his refusal to send Taurus cruise missiles to Ukraine, citing the risk of direct or indirect involvement in the war.
Scholz emphasizes that the Taurus missile's range could potentially target Moscow, raising concerns over Germany's participation in the conflict.
Criticism arises within Germany, with FDP politician Marie-Agnes Strack-Zimmermann disputing Scholz's claims about the need for Bundeswehr soldier involvement.
Ukraine's Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba reiterates the need for Taurus missiles, dismissing escalation fears and highlighting the ongoing discussions between the two governments.
Despite internal and external pressures, Germany remains a major military aid supplier to Ukraine, focusing on ammunition and other long-range weapons systems without specifying Taurus missiles.