Germany Firm on Missile Policy Amid U.S. Shift

Germany remains committed to its decision not to supply long-range missiles to Ukraine, maintaining a stance of caution despite the United States' new policy allowing for U.S.-made weapons to target Russia. Chancellor Scholz emphasizes the priority to prevent conflict escalation.

Germany has reiterated its stance, choosing not to supply Ukraine with long-range missiles, as confirmed by a government spokesperson. This decision follows the U.S. revision of its policy to allow American-made weapons for deeper strikes into Russian territory.

“The chancellor's decision is unchanged,” the spokesperson stated during a news conference in Berlin, underlining the country's cautious approach.

Despite being Ukraine's second-largest military aid provider after the U.S., Chancellor Scholz is hesitant to provide German-made Taurus missiles, citing fears of escalating the conflict with Russia.

(With inputs from agencies.)