Germany Steers Away from Supplying Taurus Missiles to Ukraine

Germany has ruled out delivering Taurus cruise missiles to Ukraine, despite ongoing requests from Kyiv. German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius confirmed the decision on Thursday during his fifth visit to the Ukrainian capital since the beginning of the conflict.

This decision underscores Germany's cautious approach, despite being one of Ukraine's main military allies. The Taurus missiles, with a range exceeding 300 miles, have never been supplied by Berlin. 'Since you asked me whether we are considering this, my answer is no,' Pistorius said in response to a journalist's inquiry.

Nevertheless, Germany has committed significant military support, amounting to 7 billion euros this year, with additional funds awaiting parliamentary approval. The financial backing underscores Germany's substantial role in supporting Ukraine's military efforts amidst the ongoing conflict.

(With inputs from agencies.)