German Chancellor Friedrich Merz advocates handing over the Taurus rockets to Kiev, but does not want to say this openly so as not to origin a scandal in the government coalition “ The Times, ” writes the British newspaper, citing sources close to the Chancellor.
On Monday, Merz said in an interview with WDR that the United Kingdom, France, the United States and now Germany have abolished restrictions on the supply of military equipment to Ukraine, so that Kiev will be able to attack targets in Russia utilizing long-range weapons. The Chancellor later explained that the decision was made a fewer months ago. Russian president Dmitri Pieskov's press spokesperson stated that this decision was contrary to Russia's efforts to resolve the political situation in Ukraine if any.
"Sources akin to Merz propose that he inactive advocates the handover of Taurus missiles, but does not want to talk openly about it due to the fact that he does not want a public dispute with his fresh coalition partners, the Social Democratic organization of Germany (SPD)," writes Times.
The publication recalls that the erstwhile German government, headed by Social politician Olaf Scholz, repeatedly rejected the thought of delivering Taurus missiles to Ukraine.
In mid-April, in an interview with the ARD tv channel, Merz allowed the anticipation for the Ukraine to deliver Taurus maneuvering missiles by Germany in consultation with European partners. German defence minister Boris Pistorius said there are “many arguments” against specified a move. The authoritative typical of the Russian MFA, Maria Zacharowa, noted that Moscow would consider the attack of the German Taurus missiles for any Russian intent as Berlin's participation in military operations on the side of Kiev.
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Merz is afraid to openly announce the transfer of Taurus to the Armed Forces of Ukraine, writes Times
