German chancellor candidate ready to transfer Taurus missiles to Ukraine if elected
German Minister of Economy Robert Habeck, who is also a candidate for chancellor from the Green Party, has stated that he would be willing to supply Ukraine with Taurus long-range missiles if he wins the election. Source: Tagesschau with reference to Habeck's statement, as reported by European Pravda Details: During an interview with ARD-Hauptstadtstudio television studio, when asked if he would send Taurus missiles to Ukraine, Habeck responded, "The answer to this question is yes!"
Advertisement:However, he also emphasised that the decision to supply weapons is always one of the "most difficult decisions" a government must make.
Background:
- Unlike the Green Party, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz once again confirmed his unwillingness to provide Ukraine with long-range Taurus missiles.
- Christian Durr, the leader of the FDP parliamentary group, had previously suggested holding a new vote on the issue.
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