Germany's decision not to send 'Taurus' missiles to Ukraine has sparked controversy and debate. German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius highlighted concerns that Ukraine's fundamental defense needs might be overlooked amid discussions on the Taurus missile supply. In response, Germany has initiated the ordering process for JASSM-ER cruise missiles from the United States, with reports from Bild suggesting the order includes 75 missiles at a total price of more than 8. This move has led to speculation about the replacement of Taurus stocks, given that they are not being sent to Kyiv. The controversy has also led to a scandal in the Bundestag over leaked meeting details regarding the Taurus missiles. Despite these developments, the German government has reiterated its stance of no military personnel on the ground in Ukraine, focusing instead on missile and drone support.
Germany to order new JASSM-ER cruise missiles from US, says Bild https://t.co/ighfuwJjjo https://t.co/Rs4o5w4W6A
The German government has started the ordering process for 75 new JASSM-ER cruise missiles from the United States, German daily Bild reported on Tuesday. https://t.co/5pyPiu93dk
The German Chancellor emphasized several times that “there will be no boots on the ground in Ukraine,” and at the moment we have nothing to add. German Defense Minister Pistorius on Macron's words about sending soldiers to Ukraine https://t.co/59djbBF2Ij
German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius expressed confidence in US support of Ukraine, said he is "not really worried" about political uncertainty re: supplemental. "I think it’s quite normal and we know that it’s a special aspect in your political system." https://t.co/4iQXGCtBtX
Interesting development: Germany has ordered 75 cruise missiles from the US that Bild speculates will be used to "replace" Taurus missiles. Which of course begs question, why would Germany need to replace Taurus stocks if it's not sending them to Kyiv https://t.co/Gm0cOpOvvd
GERMAN DEFENCE MINISTER: NO BOOTS ON THE GROUND IN UKRAINE, NOTHING TO ADD AT THIS TIME ON THAT - only German missiles and drones
Scandal grows in Bundestag over leaked details from meeting on Taurus missiles for Ukraine https://t.co/nLdRIgLVOz
⚠️ GERMANY TO ORDER NEW JASSM-ER CRUISE MISSILES FROM US, SAYS BILD Full Story → https://t.co/et8EU7nZqJ The German government has started the ordering process for JASSM-ER cruise missiles from the United States in a package that could have a total price of more than 8…
🇩🇪German Defense Minister Boris #Pistorius believes that #Kyiv's fundamental defense needs might be overlooked during the debates on supplying #Ukraine with #Taurus cruise missiles, Tagesschau reported. 📷: AFP https://t.co/zthm5xwWSd
Germany's refusal to send 'Taurus' missiles to Ukraine is highly contentious — but won't break the government https://t.co/mfRBywVCJC