Members of the German Bundestag called on Chancellor Olaf Scholz and the German government to provide Ukraine with Taurus long-range cruise missiles as soon as possible.
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German Bundestag members call on the government and Chancellor Olaf Scholz to provide Ukraine with Taurus long-range cruise missiles as soon as possible.
Members of the German Bundestag called on Chancellor Scholz to provide Ukraine with Taurus long-range cruise missiles immediately.
CDU deputy Roderich Kiesewetter stated that Russia is escalating the conflict and Germany must use all available means to stop this escalation, labeling arguments against supply as false.
Defense Committee Chair Marie-Agnes Strack-Zimmermann described Taurus missiles as urgently needed by Ukraine and consistent with international law for preventive strikes.
Saskia Esken, co-chair of Scholz's party, admitted her party never had red lines regarding arms supply but noted close coordination with allies.
German media reported that the German government hesitates to hand over Taurus missiles due to fears Kyiv will use them against Russian territory.
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