Germany signals willingness to send Taurus missiles to Ukraine
The country's next leader Merz plans to supply Tauruses, breaking with current Chancellor Scholz's cautious policy.
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Merz ally accuses US of switching sides on Ukraine
Senior German defense lawmaker Kiesewetter warns against territorial concessions and criticizes potential revival of sabotaged Nord Stream pipelines.
German Parliament unlocks billions for defense, infrastructure, and Ukraine in historic vote
Future Chancellor Friedrich Merz secures cross-party support to allow Germany to exceed budget limits for military spending and create a €500 billion infrastructure fund.
Politico: Merz victory signals stronger German support for Ukraine
Friedrich Merz’s CDU is in coalition talks with SPD, as SPD’s Pistorius, another strong Ukraine backer, is expected in government.
German election frontrunner accuses Trump of echoing Putin’s stance on Russia’s war in Ukraine
Friedrich Merz, whose party leads in polls ahead of Sunday’s elections, is shocked by Trump blaming Zelenskyy for Russia's war, and urges the EU to develop a unified strategy.
Candidate for German chancellorship from conservative bloc came to Kyiv
Friedrich Merz, potential future German chancellor, arrived in Kyiv to evaluate Ukraine's defensive capabilities.
Scholz caused German government crisis by denying Ukraine Taurus missiles, fired minister says
FDP leader Lindner calls for an immediate new election, saying Chancellor Scholz's obstruction of effective military aid for Ukraine led to the collapse of their governing coalition.
German opposition leader Merz proposes conditional Taurus missile delivery to Ukraine
Friedrich Merz, head of Germany's Christian Democratic Union, suggested first lifting long-range weapons restrictions, then providing the Taurus missiles to Ukraine if Russian bombardments continue.