Germany is currently at the center of international attention due to its deliberation over sending Taurus long-range cruise missiles to Ukraine. Federal Minister of Foreign Affairs Annalena Baerbock, citing concerns over "Putin's imperial plans going far beyond Ukraine", has been actively trying to persuade Chancellor Scholz to approve the delivery, with support from the Greens and the FDP. The Taurus missile, which requires less than 20 Terabytes of data for operation and can be equipped with different payloads, including nuclear warheads, is sought after by Ukraine to bolster its defenses against Russia. However, concerns have been raised about the potential security risks for Germany, including the possibility of sensitive technology falling into Russian hands and the complex coordination systems required for its operation. Germany would need two years to replenish its stock of Taurus missiles if sent to Kiev, according to the Financial Times. Additionally, there are discussions about a plan to bypass Chancellor Scholz's reservations by sending the missiles to Ukraine via Great Britain, retaining control over their deployment and objectives.
BYPASSING SHOLZ? Der Spiegel reports German FM @ABaerbock’s plan to send Taurus cruise missiles to Ukraine via Great Britain, retaining control over deployment and objectives to avoid violating Scholz’s ‘red lines.’ https://t.co/JUhFcikMCQ https://t.co/8c4xMXh2Nd
BREAKING: Der Spiegel reports German FM @ABaerbock’s plan to send Taurus cruise missiles to Ukraine via Great Britain, retaining control over deployment and objectives to avoid violating Scholz’s ‘red lines.’ Concrete results remain pending. https://t.co/xKsMKcfR5N
There's a rumor circulating about Taurus having a modular payload. This rumor likely stems from an information request by @SevimDagdelen from Aug 2023, who queried, "Is the 🇩🇪 government aware that Taurus can be equipped with different payloads, including nuclear warheads?" This… https://t.co/MAvahQ6KUM
My feeling was right again - Germany is afraid giving away too many secrets of the Taurus system to Ukraine - because it could fall in Russian hands (without they would not be able to operate without direct Bundeswehr help) -> 🇩🇪🇺🇦 The reasons for Germany's refusal to supply… https://t.co/lC8UAPqE8b
🧐 Media learns main reason why Germany does not supply Ukraine with Taurus cruise missiles Why it is possible to transfer Taurus to the UK, but not to Ukraine – they do not clarify https://t.co/n5wBEdVCqp
🇩🇪🚀 "Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock is trying behind the scenes to persuade the Chancellor to deliver Taurus cruise missiles to Ukraine. As an exception, the Greens receive support from the FDP", - Spiegel https://t.co/vgOa4UaG5S
Baerbock is trying behind closed doors to persuade German Chancellor Scholz to supply Taurus cruise missiles to Ukraine, Der Spiegel. Is she telling him he needs to reverse his decision by 360 degrees? https://t.co/b144MFnuYw
Don’t toy with Germans’ lives, left-wing MP tells colleagues Potential delivery of German-made Taurus missiles to Kiev could undermine Berlin’s own security, Sahra Wagenknecht says Details: https://t.co/h2BEU6hj3t https://t.co/iGwXGH4ocx
Ukraine is seeking Germany's Taurus missile to bolster its defenses against Russia. What can this long-range precision weapon do? https://t.co/QtbgnxfRUh
There is alot of talk about the "SECRET" Information about how Taurus delivery depends on "HUGE" amounts of data. Allow me to elaborate on this topic, and how this is a FALSE SMOKESCREEN laid by the German Government, because we talk about LESS THAN 20 Terabytes of Data. Let… https://t.co/vV6cN2fYIN
To no one's surprise, it took around 24h for the secret information that was referenced in the parliamentary debate on Taurus to leak. This information pertains to the processing power required for inputting & processing targeting data. Some thoughts: 1/10 https://t.co/FhQ8qlaP8T
New report suggests Scholz's true reason not to deliver Taurus is that it would require complex target coordination systems. Germany has very few and giving them away might undermine its own defense. (Yet isn't our security being defended in Ukraine?) https://t.co/7FCBX7sXk6
Why Germany’s Taurus is Europe’s most-wanted long-range missile https://t.co/EzHH3u7m8L via @FT
🇩🇪 Germany will need two years to replenish its stock of long-range "Taurus" cruise missiles if the German authorities decide to send them to Kiev , the "Financial Times" newspaper reported, citing experts.
"Putin's imperial plans go far beyond Ukraine" - Federal Minister of Foreign Affairs Annalena Baerbock @ABaerbock https://t.co/tY7FuCUPbN