Scholz Stands Firm on Not Supplying Taurus Missiles to Ukraine

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz reaffirmed his refusal to send long-range Taurus missiles to Ukraine, citing concerns over Germany's involvement in the conflict.

• Scholz faced questions in the Bundestag regarding his stance on supplying Ukraine with Taurus missiles, maintaining his refusal.
• The chancellor's position has drawn criticism from both the conservative opposition and members of his ruling coalition.
• A leaked conversation revealed senior Bundeswehr officers discussing the potential use of Taurus missiles by Ukraine without German involvement, contradicting Scholz's earlier statements.
• Scholz emphasized the irresponsibility of supplying the missiles without German soldiers' participation, even if operational planning occurs in Germany.
• Despite rejecting the supply of Taurus missiles, Scholz stated Germany trusts Ukraine and has supplied more weapons to Ukraine than any other European country.

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