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Germany Weighs Missile Support for Ukraine Amid Urgency

5/30/2025

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German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has opened the door to supplying Ukraine with Taurus cruise missiles, calling it "within the realm of possibility." Yet, he cautioned that training Ukrainian soldiers could take months, stressing the urgency of immediate military aid. The decision hangs in the balance, clouded by political rifts and public doubt in Germany.

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German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has opened the door to supplying Ukraine with Taurus cruise missiles, calling it "within the realm of possibility." Yet, he cautioned that training Ukrainian soldiers could take months, stressing the urgency of immediate military aid. The decision hangs in the balance, clouded by political rifts and public doubt in Germany.