US EditionGermany Wants Next EU Budget to Focus on Defence
- On June 12, 2025, during a joint press event in Kyiv with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius stated that Germany will refrain from providing Ukraine with Taurus cruise missiles, while confirming plans to increase military aid.
- The announcement follows Kyiv's repeated requests for Taurus missiles since May 2023, amid Germany's longstanding concerns about escalating conflict and classified security issues.
- Germany has already committed 7 billion euros this year to strengthen Ukraine's defense with financial and non-lethal support, pending approval of an additional 1.9 billion euros.
- A YouGov poll conducted in 2023 revealed that a majority of Germans, 55%, are against providing Taurus missiles, highlighting public apprehension; Pistorius responded to inquiries about the matter by firmly stating that Germany is not considering such deliveries.
- Germany’s decision underscores a cautious policy balancing significant military aid with restraint to avoid provoking Russia, leaving Kyiv without Taurus missiles but supported by expanded funding.
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On a visit to Kiev, the German Defense Minister announced the next release of an additional €1.9 billion of military aid to support Ukraine. However, he does not envisage the delivery of long-range Taurus missiles, contrary to Ukraine's demand for months. Follow the latest information. - IN DIRECT - Ukraine: Berlin announces a new military aid, but no Taurus missiles (International).
German Defense Minister Pistorius Goes to Kiev, Announces That Berlin Will NOT Send Taurus Long-Range Missiles to Ukraine
Pistorius: No Taurus missiles for Zelensky and his regime. It’s a long and tedious soap opera: Will Germany send long-range Taurus missiles to Ukraine? Since the start of the war, Berlin has been debating the delivery of the cruise missiles ‘demanded’ by Kiev. While former Chancellor Olaf Scholz rejected this several times, current head of government Friedrich Merz made a point of raising Ukrainian hopes – but it seems like it was all in vain. B…
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German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius said yesterday that Germany does not take into account the delivery of Taurus Croats to Ukraine, despite repeatedly asked by Kiev, informs Reuters.
German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius said Joi that Germany does not take into account the delivery of Taurus Croats to Ukraine, despite repeated requests on this issue from Kiev, informs Reuters...
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