"German Lawmakers Reject Sending Taurus Missiles to Ukraine Despite Public Support"

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Source: The Associated Press
"German Lawmakers Reject Sending Taurus Missiles to Ukraine Despite Public Support"
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German Chancellor Olaf Scholz remains hesitant to send Taurus long-range missiles to Ukraine, citing the risk of direct involvement in the war and emphasizing the need to help Ukraine without escalating the conflict. He expressed concerns about the control and targeting capabilities of the missiles and stressed that German soldiers must not be linked to their targets. Despite calls from lawmakers to deliver further long-range weapons to Ukraine, the debate in Germany has shifted away from what Ukraine actually needs in the current situation.

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