US long-range missiles to Ukraine reignites German debate
The US has said it secretly delivered long-range ATACMS missiles to Ukraine. This has opened new discussion in Germany over providing Taurus cruise missiles, a move the German chancellor continues to oppose The announcement by the US on Wednesday that it had already provided Ukraine with long-range missiles reopened an ongoing debate in Germany over the delivery of Taurus cruise missiles to Ukrainian forces. The US weapons system, called Army Tactical Missile System (ATACMS), has a range of up to 300 kilometers (180 miles). German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, along with the majority of German lawmakers, have repeatedly refused to send Ukraine long-range Taurus weapons system, arguing that doing so would bring Germany into direct conflict with Russia. On Wednesday at a press conference alongside UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, Scholz reiterated his opposition to providing Taurus missiles. "My decision will not change," Scholz said, hours before the US disclosed it...