German Minister Breaks Ranks on Cruise Missiles for Ukraine
- Top diplomat Baerbock expresses support for delivering Taurus
- Greens’ party position contradicts stance of Chancellor Scholz
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German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock expressed support for Ukraine’s request for long-range Taurus cruise missiles, putting herself at odds with Chancellor Olaf Scholz who has ruled out sending the weapons over fears it could trigger direct conflict with Russia.
Asked about the Taurus issue in an interview with Bloomberg TV in New York, Baerbock, a member of the Greens party, said Germany’s military support for Ukraine continues to focus on air-defense systems to protect critical infrastructure. With winter approaching, the need to shield Ukraine’s energy facilities is becoming increasingly urgent as Russia’s attacks intensify.