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.
The Free Democratic Party (FDP) plans to introduce the proposal following their exit from Chancellor Olaf Scholz's governing coalition, Christian Dürr, the FDP parliamentary group leader, told DPA.
A Ukrainian strike on Russian naval assets demonstrates the country's increasing ability to develop domestic long-range attack capabilities amid Western restrictions.
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.
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.