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Berlin to arm Ukraine with long-range weapons, stays silent on Taurus

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz confirmed that Ukraine will receive long-range weapons systems from Berlin but refused to answer whether those systems include Taurus cruise missiles, citing the need to keep Moscow guessing about Western military support.

byMaria Tril

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Europe promises secret weapon for Ukraine—but can’t outproduce 1,020 Russian missile barrage

As missile numbers climb, Ukraine’s survival depends on hitting the source.

byOlena Mukhina

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WP: Ukraine gets three US-made Patriot systems that can stop Russian ballistic missiles under new deal

From the ruins of Dnipro to the burning skyline of Odesa, Russia’s war leaves no region untouched.

byOlena Mukhina

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Ukraine weapon range limits still in place, says German vice chancellor, contradicting Merz

Lars Klingbeil refuted Chancellor Merz’s remarks, saying Germany has not changed its policy.

byYuri Zoria

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Germany to halt public reports on arms sent to Ukraine

Chancellor Merz refused to confirm or deny if Taurus missiles would be transferred to Kyiv, citing the shift toward discretion in military aid.

byYuri Zoria

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Ukrainian diplomat calls on Merz to send Taurus missiles to Ukraine

Ukraine’s UN envoy Melnyk urges Germany to lead efforts to end Russia’s war by transferring 30% of its aircraft, pushing EU/G7 funding, and redirecting frozen Russian funds to rebuild Ukraine.

byYuri Zoria

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Merz plans Ukraine trip for coalition of the willing summit in May

The German chancellor-in-waiting prepares the visit for 9 May, as the Kremlin threatens him after Merz supported future Taurus missile supplies to Kyiv.

byYuri Zoria

Taurus missile, illustrative image. Photo via Wikimedia.

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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.

byYuri Zoria

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Forbes: Ukraine’s SU-24 bombers poised to launch German Taurus missiles if Merz ends ban

Former German Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s firm opposition to sending Taurus cruise missiles to Ukraine may soon be reversed, as incoming Chancellor Friedrich Merz signals a potential policy shift.

byYevheniia Martyniuk

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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.

byYuri Zoria

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Scholz’s party included ban on Taurus long-range missiles for Ukraine in its pre-election program

Germany's ruling Social Democratic Party has formalized opposition to sending Taurus missiles to Ukraine while facing their lowest poll numbers in years.

byOlena Mukhina

Scholz slams election rival's 24-hour ultimatum to Putin as "Russian roulette"

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Scholz slams election rival’s 24-hour ultimatum to Putin as “Russian roulette”

Conservative Friedrich Merz proposes a 24-hour ultimatum to Putin: halt attacks on Ukrainian civilians or face Berlin supplying Kyiv with long-range Taurus missiles.

byYevheniia Martyniuk

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Poll shows more than 60% of Germans against providing Ukraine with Taurus

Public opposition in Germany illustrates the political challenges facing Western military support for Ukraine, even as the war enters a critical phase that demands advanced weaponry.

byBenjamin Looijen

Ukrainian drone operator, illustrative image. Photo via Wikimedia.

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Germany to send thousands of “Mini-Taurus” drones to Ukraine capable of destroying Russian tanks

Germany says it will deliver AI-powered drones to Ukraine that have a range four times greater than the kamikaze drones previously used in Ukraine.

byOlena Mukhina

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German Bundestag may put issue of Taurus for Ukraine to vote

The Free Democratic Party is exploring a parliamentary vote to potentially override Chancellor Scholz's resistance to providing Taurus missiles to Ukraine, according to an interview with party leader Christian Dürr.

byMaria Tril

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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.

byYuri Zoria