Russia Warns Germany Over Taurus Missile Supplies to Ukraine
Russia's ambassador to Germany warned that supplying Ukraine with Taurus cruise missiles would fundamentally change relations with Germany, citing the need for German specialists to operate the systems.
Consensus
- Russia's ambassador to Germany, Sergey Nechaev, warned that supplying Ukraine with Taurus missiles would lead to a 'completely different conversation' with Germany.
- The ambassador stated that Ukrainian forces are unable to operate Taurus missiles independently, requiring direct involvement of German specialists.
- The German Bundestag previously rejected a proposal by the Green Party to supply Taurus missiles and Patriot systems to Ukraine.
- The issue of Taurus missile deliveries was discussed in the context of Germany's military support for Ukraine.
Points of divergence
- The Bundestag rejected the Green Party's proposal on July 9, including a request to deliver Taurus missiles from Bundeswehr reserves and to place an order for additional Patriot PAC-2 systems. — vm
- The Bundestag rejected the Green Party’s initiative, but no specific date is mentioned. — vesti
Coverage (2 sources)
- Russian Ambassador says of 'different conversation' with Germany in case of Taurus delivery to Kyiv — Вечерняя Москва
- Sergey Nechaev: delivery of Taurus rockets to Kyiv will change the nature of relations between Germany and Russia — Вести
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