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Tensions escalate as Russia warns of potential attacks on Germany over Ukrainian missile deliveries
In the ongoing debate about the provision of German Taurus cruise missiles to Ukraine, a senior Russian parliamentarian has issued threats against Germany should Kyiv use these weapons to strike Russian territory. The Taurus missile discussion was a topic during Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's recent meeting with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz in Berlin.
While Ukraine and Germany have suggested they are proceeding in this direction, they have agreed to refrain from discussing it publicly in the future. This development constitutes a shift in German military aid policy, with Merz advocating for Ukraine's ability to carry out strategic strikes deep into Russian-controlled territory.
Germany's planned aid package, which includes Taurus KEPD 350 cruise missiles, is expected to be finalized this year. However, no official delivery date has been announced, and Ukrainian training on the advanced missile system is required beforehand. Previously, under former Chancellor Olaf Scholz, Taurus missile deliveries were halted due to concerns over escalation.
Moscow has strongly criticized these planned missile deliveries, labeling them as a "very dangerous trend" and a sign of Germany's alleged irresponsible behavior in the conflict. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov has warned that the German aid package, including Taurus missiles, could impede any potential peace negotiations.
The potential missile delivery to Ukraine highlights Russia's staunch opposition to any Western support enabling Ukraine to strike further into Russian-held areas. The situation remains volatile as Germany treads cautiously, withholding confirmation on the details and timing of missile transfers while addressing escalation concerns.
The general news is filled with discussions surrounding the potential missile delivery to Ukraine, a move instigated by Germany's planned aid package which includes Taurus KEPD 350 cruise missiles. Amidst this war-and-conflicts landscape, Russian politics has sternly criticized these planned missile deliveries, viewing them as a dangerous trend that could impede any potential peace negotiations.
