The Munich Security Conference's chief challenges German Chancellor Scholz’s refusal to send Taurus missiles to Ukraine, saying Scholz's rejection is "becoming increasingly incomprehensible."
At the Weimar Triangle meeting in Berlin, the leaders of France, Germany, and Poland agreed to boost Ukraine's military support with more weapons, expanded equipment production, and a rocket artillery coalition.
The German Taurus leaks shed light not only on the technical details of a possible Taurus strike on the Crimean bridge, but Europe's shifting security landscape, as France and Germany compete for leadership amid evolving US priorities and the urgent need to support Ukraine's defense.
German authorities probe potential Russian eavesdropping and disclosure of video conference call where German officers discussed Taurus missile and other potential weapon supplies for Ukraine.
Ukraine’s Ambassador to the US expressed hope that the meeting between US President Joe Biden and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz would pave the way for Ukraine to receive long-range missiles that it has been seeking from both countries to deter Russian attacks.
"I call on allies in the European Union to strengthen their efforts regarding Ukraine. The planned weapons deliveries to Ukraine of most EU member states are not enough," German Chancellor said.
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz emphasizes the crucial role of Germany in bolstering support for Ukraine, especially if international assistance shows signs of diminishing.
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz reasserts the significance of European financial aid to Ukraine, while criticizing Russia's double standards regarding Gaza and Ukraine civilian deaths.