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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

Boris Pistorius (left) and Friedrich Merz. Photo: Nachrichtenagentur dts/imago germany germany chancellor

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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

Taurus missile, illustrative image. Photo via Wikimedia.

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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

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German opposition leader defends Taurus delivery proposal for Ukraine

German opposition chief Friedrich Merz aligned with French and British positions on providing long-range weapons to Ukraine.

byMaria Tril

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International

Scholz: No immediate NATO invitation for Ukraine during wartime, supplying Tauruses “wrong”

The German Chancellor reiterated his rejection of an immediate NATO invitation for Ukraine and his refusal to transfer Taurus missiles.

byYuri Zoria

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Euroactiv: Finland urges Germany to lose reservations on Ukraine

German leader Scholz is against supplying Taurus missiles to Ukraine and opposes Ukraine’s fast-track NATO membership, still fearing an "escalation."

byYuri Zoria

EU Commission aims to send €3bn annually for Ukraine from frozen Russian assets

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European Parliament urges member states to allow Ukraine to hit military targets in Russia

Additionally, the EU Parliament advocates for expanding sanctions against Russia, Iran and China.

byBenjamin Looijen

Germany plans to halve Ukraine aid in 2025, Reuters reports

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Scholz doubles down on Germany’s stance against providing Taurus missiles to Kyiv

Olaf Scholz reaffirms Germany's refusal to send Taurus missiles to Ukraine. Meanwhile, US and UK leaders discuss allowing Ukraine to target Russia with Western missiles.

byYuri Zoria

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Ukraine needs long-range weapons, permission to hit targets deep inside Russia, Zelenskyy says at Ramstein

At the Ramstein meeting, Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy again urged partners to provide long-range weapons and permit strikes on Russian territory.

byYuri Zoria

No Taurus for Ukraine while Scholz reigns, claims ex-foreign policy advisor

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No Taurus for Ukraine while Scholz reigns, claims foreign policy expert

Dr. Benjamin Tallis asserts the German chancellery seeks a quick war end to preserve pre-2022 business interests, despite widespread public support for Ukraine's victory.

byYevheniia Martyniuk

Marie-Agnes Strack-Zimmermann, Chair of the Bundestag's Defense Committee

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Bundestag defense chair backs Germany’s decision to allow Ukraine to strike Russian military targets

In light of Russia's offensive in Kharkiv Oblast and intensified attacks on civilians, Marie-Agnes Strack-Zimmermann, Chair of the Bundestag's Defense Committee, welcomed Germany's policy shift allowing Ukraine to use German-supplied weapons against Russian military targets but emphasized that this decision "should have happened much earlier”.

byVira Kravchuk

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Opinion

The myth must die; there can be no security in Europe with Russia

Two years into Russia's war, the ghost of the German Ostpolitik philosophy lingers over the country's foreign policy

byWinfried Schneider-Deters

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Daily review

Russo-Ukrainian war, day 817: Zelenskyy says Western aid decisions for Ukraine lag by one year

Marking five years as president, Volodymyr Zelenskyy criticized the West for being extremely slow in making decisions on military aid to Kyiv.

byEuromaidan Press Staff

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Polish FM: If Putin wins, he’ll mobilize Ukraine’s people and industry to continue war, like Hitler did with Czechoslovakia

Polish FM Sikorski warns that a victorious Putin might mobilize Ukraine's industry and people for war, similar to Hitler's use of Czechoslovakia, potentially escalating to a direct threat against NATO countries including Poland.

byYuri Zoria

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Italy supplies Ukraine with Storm Shadow missiles, UK Defense Secretary discloses

UK Defense Secretary Grant Shapps reveals Italy's not yet officially confirmed covert provision of Storm Shadow missiles to Ukraine, and urges Germany to provide Taurus missiles.

byYuri Zoria