Copyright © 2024 Euromaidanpress.com

The work of Euromaidan Press is supported by the International Renaissance Foundation

When referencing our materials, please include an active hyperlink to the Euromaidan Press material and a maximum 500-character extract of the story. To reprint anything longer, written permission must be acquired from [email protected].

Privacy and Cookie Policies.

Ukraine FM dismisses German concerns about Taurus missiles delivery

Dmytro Kuleba. Photo: Ukrinform
Ukraine FM dismisses German concerns about Taurus missiles delivery

Kuleba, as cited by BILD, refuted German concerns of missile misuse against Russian targets, citing precedent from other partners, while underscoring German arms’ role in saving Ukrainian lives and asserting the rockets’ territorial deployment aligned with international law for regaining rightful control.

“Ukraine needs Taurus missiles to save more lives of Ukrainian soldiers and civilians, to expedite the liberation of its territories, and to hasten the end of the war.” This could allow them to “reach the Russian occupation forces on Ukrainian soil well beyond the front lines, disrupt their logistics, and destroy command centers and ammunition depots,” Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba told BILD

Kuleba dismissed the concern of the German government that the German missiles could also be used to attack Russian targets within Russia as “unfounded”: “Firstly, because other partners have already supplied rockets with similar ranges. Secondly, no prior German decision to provide Ukraine with a new type of weapon has led to escalation.” On the contrary, German arms have “already saved many Ukrainian lives,” Kuleba emphasized.

He underscores, “We do not need another country and will only deploy rockets within our borders to liberate what rightfully belongs to us under the UN Charter and international law.”

Kyiv’s Mayor Vitali Klitschko also pressured the German government to deliver Taurus missiles: “We ask that the federal government decide quickly and continue to support our army in its tough fight. The situation on the front lines is very challenging; the Russians have had ample time to fortify their defensive lines. We urgently need long-range rockets like the Taurus to target Russian objectives within Ukraine.”

You could close this page. Or you could join our community and help us produce more materials like this.  We keep our reporting open and accessible to everyone because we believe in the power of free information. This is why our small, cost-effective team depends on the support of readers like you to bring deliver timely news, quality analysis, and on-the-ground reports about Russia's war against Ukraine and Ukraine's struggle to build a democratic society. A little bit goes a long way: for as little as the cost of one cup of coffee a month, you can help build bridges between Ukraine and the rest of the world, plus become a co-creator and vote for topics we should cover next. Become a patron or see other ways to support. Become a Patron!

To suggest a correction or clarification, write to us here

You can also highlight the text and press Ctrl + Enter

Please leave your suggestions or corrections here



    Euromaidan Press

    We are an independent media outlet that relies solely on advertising revenue to sustain itself. We do not endorse or promote any products or services for financial gain. Therefore, we kindly ask for your support by disabling your ad blocker. Your assistance helps us continue providing quality content. Thank you!

    Related Posts