Germany wants to guarantee the country long-term solidarity with a security agreement; the Chancellor continues to reject the delivery of “Taurus” cruise missiles. Instead, he suggests a ring exchange with European partners.
Almost two years after the start of the Russian war of aggression against Ukraine, Chancellor Olaf Scholz (SPD) wants to put German support for Ukraine on a more solid basis. A security agreement is expected to be signed with the invaded country in the next few weeks. In addition, new arms deliveries are intended to strengthen Ukraine, which is under considerable military pressure. Type cruise missile Taurus Scholz still doesn’t want to make it available. However, the federal government is considering a ring exchange with Great Britain and France. Germany would go through both countries Taurus– Deliveries enable Ukraine to receive more cruise missiles of the same type Storm Shadow and Scalp to leave.