"Whether the Germans deliver Taurus maneuvering missiles to Ukraine is not decisive for the course of the war," writes the "Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung" (FAZ) on Tuesday (15.04.20125). As he estimates, if the future German government had fulfilled Friedrich Merz's announcement, this would have caused the Russian army problems, "but it is not expected to change rapidly at the front in favour of Ukraine".
"The transportation of Taurus would primarily be a political message, both towards the allies of Germany and Moscow. Over the last 3 years, Germany has been repeatedly seen in the West and Russia as a marauder, brake and delaying action, although in fact it has supported Ukraine with crucial measures. At a time erstwhile you can no longer trust on the US, Berlin's clearly communicated position can aid mobilise further assistance for Ukraine," writes "FAZ".
And that's what it's all about. "More crucial than a single weapon strategy – no substance how helpful – is the constant supply of Ukrainian armed forces with everything they request to defy invaders. The prospects for peace with Vladimir Putin's government are inactive slim. But only if the Kremlin feels pressure, is there any chance of convincing him to start serious negotiations. However, it would be a disaster if Merza did not follow the announcement. Putin would take this as an incentive," writes "Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung".
cancer of prospects for peace
The paper "Rhein-Neckar-Zeitung" from Heidelberg estimates that the German Bundeswehr does not even have adequate taurus to quit to change Kiev's military situation. "It will only be revealed whether the appointed Chancellor Friedrich Merz truly believes that Germany under his regulation truly provides taurus. Or did he in fact only sum up in a tv speech purely academic debate. That's what it looks like. However, the fact that the spring of 2025 is all talked about the Taurus is due to the deficiency of prospects for peace. Donald Trump may not be incorrect about the charges against his predecessor Joe Biden, but he himself has not yet provided a peaceful solution. And this being the top 'dealmaker' of all time," writes "Rhein-Neckar-Zeitung".
Germany will not become a organization in the war
Stuttgarter Zeitung writes: "The leader at the Vladimir Putin Kremlin inactive believes he can accomplish more on the battlefield than at the negotiating table. The West must learn from this. Friedrich Merz seemingly did it: he said he was ready to deliver the Taurus maneuvering missiles to Ukraine. That would be right. Taurus is not a wonderful weapon and will not in itself settle the war. But he can aid Kiev defend himself. transportation is not an irresponsible escalation, and Germany will not become a organization in the war. Chancellor Olaf Scholz has always signaled readiness to talk to Putin and spoke to him on the phone. This was the right action, and his likely successor Merz should do the same – and at the same time take another step towards supporting Ukraine through the transportation of taurus.
