Germany willing to send Taurus missiles to Ukraine, says Friedrich Merz

Putin is attempting to intimidate Merz with yet more Russian red lines

As Germany’s next chancellor Friedrich Merz prepares to boost support for Ukraine, the Kremlin is already seeking to deter him with intimidation tactics, writes Peter Dickinson. Merz's response will help define whether he is capable of leading Europe.

Rabid tone in new government agreement. Will arm itself and get ready to teach a lesson to other EU countries, external threats and internal enemies.

With Friedrich Merz as the next Chancellor, the Swedish-German Taurus robot could be within reach of Ukraine. With sufficient range and precision to hit targets in Moscow, it could be used to put pressure on Putin in negotiations, according to military expert Johan Huovinen.

Kiev using Taurus missiles against Russia would mean Berlin enters conflict – Moscow – CLG News

Kiev using Taurus missiles against Russia would mean Berlin enters conflict – Moscow –Firing such missiles would be impossible without involvement of Berlin’s military, the Foreign Ministry has noted | 17 April 2025 | Moscow would consider any strikes by Kiev on Russian targets using German-supplied Taurus missiles as direct participation by Berlin in the Ukraine conflict, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova has warned. Her comments co…

Russia Warns Germany Against Supplying Taurus Missiles to Ukraine

Russia said on Thursday it would treat Ukrainian strikes on transport infrastructure using German Taurus long-range missiles as "direct participation" in the conflict by Berlin.

The likely next chancellor, Friedrich Merz, is publicly considering sending the cruise missile Taurus to Ukraine, causing harsh reactions in Russia.