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Germany's Chancellor, Olaf Scholz, has confirmed that Germany will not be providing Ukraine with Taurus long-range missiles at this time. Scholz cited constitutional restraints and the need to avoid escalating the conflict and becoming involved in it. He emphasized the importance of carefully weighing such decisions and respecting the constitution. This decision comes amid concerns that sending the missiles to Ukraine could lead to an escalation of the war. Former UK Defence Secretary argues that Germany should send the Taurus missiles to Ukraine following a Russian strike on a village. The caution shown by Scholz in not sending the missiles is explained in an article by the Wall Street Journal.
Germany must send Taurus missiles to Ukraine – former UK Defence Secretary after Russian strike on Hroza village https://t.co/5woR66Eh24 https://t.co/r0Aj117igz
Scholz's caution over sending Taurus missiles to Ukraine https://t.co/XFxc2mYAE6 https://t.co/VvZMslg8UZ
🫠 Scholz still worried that sending Taurus missiles to Kyiv may lead to escalation of war https://t.co/8QyItATn8m
Why Germany is not sending its Taurus high-precision missile to Ukraine. My explainer via @WSJ https://t.co/GkG0O2Lb96
🇩🇪German Chancellor Olaf #Scholz explained his decision not to provide #Ukraine with #Taurus cruise missiles. Scholz said that this is due to "constitutional restrictions and the danger of escalation of the conflict," Politico reported. 📷: AFP https://t.co/s3DAwc8NDl
Scholz confirmed he won't send Taurus missiles to Ukraine: Germany must carefully weigh up such decisions, respect the constitution and ensure that there is no escalation and that we don't become part of the conflict.
BREAKING: Olaf Scholz confirmed in Granada that Germany won't provide Ukraine with Taurus long-range missiles for now. Scholz cited constitutional restraints and the need to make sure that "there is no escalation and that Germany doesn't become part of the conflict." https://t.co/TVJgE4IKYK