German politician wants to send Taurus missiles to Ukraine after Russian drone attack in Leipzig airport
Wolfgang Kubicki wants Berlin to warn Moscow that further sabotage in Germany could unlock long-range cruise missiles for Ukraine.
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Germany refuses to send Taurus missiles but funds hundreds of Ukrainian-made long-range strike systems
By the end of July, Ukraine will receive the first of hundreds of precision weapons backed by Berlin to cripple Russia’s war machine.
ISW: Putin’s victory plan hinges on Western fatigue and Ukrainian collapse
The think tank outlines Moscow’s unchanged core goals: a pro-Kremlin Ukraine and weakened NATO.
German Defense minister: Germany not considering to provide Ukraine with long-range Taurus missiles
Boris Pistorius, however, said that Berlin allocates €9 billion for Ukraine military aid that will support long-range weapons production.
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.
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.
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.
New Taurus missile proposal for Ukraine will be set for Bundestag vote
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.
The logic of Ukraine’s first strike on Russia’s Caspian Sea Flotilla
A Ukrainian strike on Russian naval assets demonstrates the country's increasing ability to develop domestic long-range attack capabilities amid Western restrictions.
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.