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4d ago

Merz Signals Potential Delivery of Taurus Missiles to Ukraine, Prompting Escalation Concerns

Germany's CDU leader proposes missile transfer in coordination with European allies, sparking debate over strategic aims and risks of direct involvement in the Ukraine conflict.

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Die Militärexpertin Claudia Major war am Mittwochabend bei Markus Lanz zu Gast.
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Overview

  • Friedrich Merz, leader of Germany's CDU, has announced plans to deliver Taurus cruise missiles to Ukraine, contingent on coordination with European partners.
  • The Taurus system, with its advanced precision and 500-kilometer range, could target key infrastructure like the Kerch Bridge, raising concerns about escalation.
  • Military expert Claudia Major criticized publicly naming the Kerch Bridge as a potential target, citing its reduced military relevance and symbolic importance.
  • Russia has issued warnings that any Ukrainian strike using German-supplied Taurus missiles would be considered direct German involvement, risking conflict escalation.
  • Germany's SPD leaders and experts emphasize the need for a unified government decision and clearer strategic objectives before authorizing the missile transfer.