Germany Rules Out Supplying Long-Range Taurus Missiles to Ukraine in Joint Briefing with Zelensky, Pledges 1.9 Billion Euros Aid

German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius stated unequivocally on June 12, 2025, during a joint briefing with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Kyiv, that Germany is not considering supplying Taurus long-range cruise missiles to Ukraine. This position marks a continuation of Germany's cautious stance despite previous comments by Chancellor candidate Friedrich Merz in 2024, who had suggested that Berlin might provide such missiles if Russia did not cease attacks on civilian targets. Pistorius emphasized that there are currently no plans to deliver these missiles amid ongoing conflict and intensified shelling in Ukraine. However, Germany intends to allocate an additional 1.9 billion euros in aid to Ukraine in the near future, underscoring continued support without the transfer of Taurus missiles.