For the possibility of delivering German rocket cruise to large range to Ukraine But Friedrich Mertz spoke today (28.05.2025). Germany Ukrainian President, Volodimir Zelenski.
In particular, the German Chancellor said during a press conference with Volodimir Zelenski that Germany would continue and broaden the military support it offers to Ukraine.
In fact, the ministers of defense of the two countries will sign a long range weapon systems agreement within the day which are built in Ukraine, Mr Merts noted, stressing that with them Kiev will be able to hurt military targets within Russian territory without restrictions.
Responding to a question specifically about the German Cruise Taurus rockets, Chancellor said that Berlin wants to equip Ukraine with every possibility that would enable it to defend itself in the Russian attack.
However, Mertz reiterated that ‘will not be publicly discussed ‘these issues And it was limited to declaring that talks between Germany and Ukraine would be intensified in the near future.
‘Possible’ Taurus Delivery in Kyiv
Earlier today, Chancellor Minister Torsten Fry today left open the possibility of Taurus missile surrender to Ukraine, saying that “We will do what is necessary».
«We will carefully consider what is necessary to effectively support Ukraine and do whatever we need. Every weapon at the right time and according to the corresponding military challenges, “Chancellor Mertz’s close associate in the Welt newspaper said, without giving further information, citing the government’s decision not to publicly discuss its strategy.
“Unfortunately, this is not publicly discussed. Would be a strategic mistake“, Mr. Fry said.
Former Chancellor, Tref Saltz, steadily denied the tradition of the Taurus system to the Ukrainian Armed Forces, believing that this is upgrading Germany’s involvement in war.
Mertz, on the other hand, has made the opposite view and just yesterday said that “a country that can face an attacker only on its territory is not sufficiently defending”, sparking reactions even within its government.