I don't want to cross this line – Scholz on supplying Taurus missiles to Ukraine

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has reiterated his unwillingness to supply Taurus cruise missiles to Ukraine.

Source: Scholz in a speech in the Bundestag, reported by Tagesschau

Details: The chancellor considers it unacceptable to supply such a weapon system, "which can only be used effectively if they involve German soldiers."

He said this was unacceptable even if the German soldiers were outside Ukraine.

"This is a line I do not want to cross as chancellor," Scholz added.

Background:

• Bloomberg reported that partners in the German government coalition were trying to persuade Scholz to change his position on the Taurus.
• On Thursday, German lawmakers are due to consider another proposal from the CDU/CSU that requires Scholz to immediately send the Taurus to Ukraine.
• Earlier, Scholz rejected the idea of swapping missiles with the UK so that Ukraine could get more long-range weapons.

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