As geopolitical tensions continue to escalate in Eastern Europe, a new potential flashpoint has emerged: the possible delivery of long-range German Taurus missiles to Ukraine. The United Kingdom has now indicated its backing of such a move, despite clear warnings from Russia that such actions could significantly escalate the ongoing conflict.

According to a report published by The Telegraph on April 16, British government sources confirmed that the UK would support Germany if it decided to provide Ukraine with the Taurus cruise missiles, which are capable of striking targets up to 500 kilometers away. This development follows statements from Germany’s likely next chancellor, Friedrich Merz, who has expressed willingness to send the weapons to Kyiv-a sharp departure from the cautious stance of outgoing Chancellor Olaf Scholz.

Merz, the leader of Germany’s Christian Democratic Union (CDU), told German state broadcaster ARD on April 13, “I have always said that I would do it,” referring to supplying Taurus missiles to Ukraine. He emphasized that European partners such as the UK and France are already supplying cruise missiles-Storm Shadow and Scalp respectively-and that Germany should not be an exception.

“Our European partners are already supplying cruise missiles… The British are doing it, the French are doing it, and the Americans are doing it,” Merz stated, highlighting what he considers a growing consensus among NATO powers in favor of long-range support for Ukraine’s defense.

The Taurus missiles, developed by MBDA Deutschland, are known for their precision and long........

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