Contents tagged with Taurus
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Germany’s Free Democratic Party pushes for Bundestag vote on delivering TAURUS missiles to Ukraine
Ahead of the early parliamentary elections in Germany, the Free Democratic Party (FDP) plans to put the question of delivering long-range TAURUS cruise missiles to Ukraine to a vote in the Bundestag. This strategy was confirmed by FDP faction leader Christian Dürr in a recent interview with Neue Osnabrücker Zeitung.
"This is feasible. Considering statements from the CDU/CSU and the Greens, I can easily envision that such a proposal would succeed," Dürr stated.
Dürr criticized German …
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Media: German Coalition has collapsed over dispute on supplying Taurus missiles to Ukraine
In a dramatic political shakeup, the collapse of Germany's ruling coalition was partly attributed to Chancellor Scholz's reluctance to send Taurus missiles to Ukraine, Berliner Zeitung reports.
In response to a clear appeal from Christian Lindner, whose party consistently backed support for Ukraine, Chancellor Scholz declined, instead proposing a $3 billion financial package to Kyiv. Lindner, the former Finance Minister, retorted that Germany also requires funds and emphasized Ukraine's need …
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German Foreign Minister backs long-range missile supplies to Ukraine despite Chancellor's opposition
In an interview on ARD’s „Bericht aus Berlin“ on Sunday, September 29, German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock has voiced her support for supplying long-range missiles to Ukraine. Despite a differing opinion from German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, Baerbock, a member of the Green Party, emphasized the strategic importance of these weapons, particularly in breaching minefields in eastern Ukraine.
"I have constantly stated that these (long-range missiles) play a vital role, especially in overcoming …
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German Defense Minister: international law supports Ukraine's right for long-range strikes against Russia
Germany has refrained from sending its Taurus long-range missiles to Ukraine, citing fears of escalation. However, German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius believes that the decision to target Russian territory with Western-supplied long-range missiles rests with the countries supplying these weapons to Ukraine, reports Tagesschau . He emphasized that such actions are permissible under international law as a form of self-defense for Ukraine.
Pistorius suggested that both the U.S. and the U.K. …
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UK offers to help Germany deliver Taurus missiles to Ukraine
London Offers Taurus Missiles Delivery Aid to Ukraine, Placing German Chancellor Olaf Scholz in a Quandary
According to BILD, the UK has proposed assisting Germany with the delivery of German Taurus missiles to Ukraine, a move that has put Chancellor Olaf Scholz in an uncomfortable position.
The British Foreign Secretary, David Cameron, offered support to Germany for the transportation of the Taurus cruise missiles to Ukraine.
"We are determined to work closely with our German partners on …
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Media: Germany likely wants to transfer Taurus missiles to Ukraine
The governing coalition parties in Germany have prepared a proposal for arms supplies to Ukraine which include the provision of long-range weapons systems, reports the newspaper Bild, citing the German Press Agency. The Taurus cruise missiles were also considered but are not explicitly listed.
The coalition has reportedly crafted a non-public proposal aimed at delivering more ammunition to Kyiv. The assistance is also said to encompass the provision of transport vehicles and weapons systems. A …
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Pressure mounts on German Chancellor to supply Ukraine with Taurus long-range missiles
Germany's Chancellor Olaf Scholz is facing increased pressure from the opposition CDU/CSU bloc to supply Ukraine with Taurus long-range missiles, as announced by CDU chairman Friedrich Merz. The conservatives plan to call a parliamentary vote on the issue following a report by the Bundestag's armed forces commissioner Eva Högl, said Merz on Tuesday, January 16.
Looking at the worsening situation in Ukraine, Merz said that "there are no prospects" for the Ukrainian army to repel Russian forces …
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German politicians urge Chancellor Scholz to supply Ukraine with Taurus missiles amid increasing Russian attacks
In Germany, Chancellor Olaf Scholz is facing increasing pressure from a range of political forces regarding whether Ukraine should strike targets within Russia amid increasing Russian attacks, and whether Germany should supply Ukraine with long-range precision Taurus cruise missiles, reports the newspaper Rheinische Post.
The publication notes that the Russian army continues to inflict mass strikes on Ukraine. Experts believe Russia is seeking to deplete Ukraine's supplies over the winter and …
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German Defense Minister: decision on supplying Taurus missiles to Ukraine expected within two weeks
German authorities may make a decision on supplying Ukraine with Taurus long-range missiles within one to two weeks, reported Tagesschau, citing German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius.
"If it takes a week or two for the decision to be made, then so be it," he said at the first Westphalian Peace Conference in Münster.
Pistorius assured that this does not indicate any doubts from the federal government's side.
"Germany must demonstrate such caution, even if it is difficult for our Ukrainian …