Taurus vs. Storm Shadow: A weapon ring swap would be tricky
Good morning, dear reader, A nerve-racking dispute has been raging in this country for months over the delivery of Taurus cruise missiles to Ukraine. In case anyone in the Republic isn’t fed up with the discussion yet, here’s what’s going on today Bundestag into the next round: At the request of the CDU and CSU, […]
Baerbock’s Taurus ring exchange with London? “A non-starter”
Because Scholz doesn’t want to deliver Taurus to Ukraine, a ring exchange should help Ukraine. But even the supporters are only drumming with half their strength. So it’s already clear: Nothing will come of this. It was the second time in his term in office that the German Chancellor drew the joker. “I am the […]
Olaf Scholz reiterates his position on possible Taurus delivery
The debate about the possible delivery of Taurus cruise missiles to Ukraine continues. Chancellor Olaf Scholz takes another position. In view of the ongoing debate in Germany about the delivery of Taurus cruise missiles to Ukraine, Chancellor Olaf Scholz (SPD) has reiterated his position. Due to the effect and the way in which Taurus can […]
This is how the weapon systems differ
Because Chancellor Scholz rejects Taurus deliveries to Ukraine, the British are considering a ring swap with their Storm Shadow missiles. What can the two weapon systems do? The most important things at a glance In an interview with the “Süddeutsche Zeitung”, British Foreign Minister David Cameron brought up a ring exchange of cruise missiles between […]
Belarus is checking the military’s combat readiness
Belarus is checking the combat readiness of its troops. Ukraine responds to the Pope’s controversial proposal. More information in the news blog. The most important things at a glance Merz: Taurus ring exchange would only be the second best solution 2:03 p.m.: CDU leader Friedrich Merz is skeptical about the option of a Taurus ring […]
SPD leader Klingbeil rejects Taurus ring exchange proposal
Ukraine responds to the Pope’s controversial proposal. Meanwhile, Putin is likely to fire the navy chief. More information in the news blog. The most important things at a glance Russia reports deaths from Ukrainian shelling in border region 9:09 a.m.: According to authorities, a man was killed by shelling in the western Russian region of […]
Baerbock calls Taurus ring exchange an “option”
In a ring swap, Germany could give Taurus cruise missiles to Great Britain – and London in turn could deliver missiles to Ukraine. The Foreign Minister does not rule out such an approach. Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock is open to her British colleague David Cameron’s proposal to provide Ukraine with new cruise missiles through a […]
Does a ring exchange solve the Taurus problem?
In terms of domestic politics, the dispute over the Taurus could become a testing point. Coalition partners are angry, allies are annoyed. Now Great Britain is bringing a barter deal into play. In view of Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s ongoing resistance, Great Britain is now joining the debate about supplying Taurus cruise missiles to Ukraine. In […]
Biden is probably planning a ring swap with Greece
A billion-dollar military package for Ukraine is stuck in the US Congress. Now US President Biden could resort to a trick – and thus dupe Trump’s Republicans. The Republicans have been opposing each other for months. Already in October, US President Joe Biden asked Congress to approve new military aid for Ukraine. The package is […]
war | Federal government is considering exchanging rings with Taurus cruise missiles
News blog about the Russian war of aggression Germany is considering swapping rings with Taurus cruise missiles From dpa, afp, Reuters, csi, mam, cc, sic, ts, te, das, lim, cck, bm Updated on January 24th, 2024 – 9:23 p.m. Reading time: 55 min. Will Germany soon deliver Taurus cruise missiles to Great Britain? (Archive photo) […]
