German Chancellor Olaf Scholz at a press conference on Friday confirmed the final decision of the German government not to supply long-range Taurus missiles to Ukraine. According to Scholz, this decision is clear and unchangeable.
Germany has repeatedly refused to send its long-range Taurus missiles to Ukraine, despite numerous requests from the Ukrainian side. This decision underlines Berlin's clear position on the issue of supplying long-range weapons. German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius added that although Germany refuses to provide its missiles, the issue of using Western weapons to strike Russia remains within the competence of other countries.
The United States and Great Britain, which have already transferred long-range weapons to Ukraine, are actively discussing the possibility of allowing Ukraine to expand strikes on Russian territory. According to The Guardian, these countries plan to include the deployment of the missiles in a broader plan to end the war, although there have been no official announcements about this yet.
The Times reports that Ukraine will be allowed to strike Russia with British Storm Shadow cruise missiles, but not American ATACMS ballistic missiles. This decision can change the dynamics of the conflict, providing Ukraine with additional opportunities to conduct hostilities.
