The German government reiterated today that it will not deliver long-range Taurus missiles to Ukraine, despite the US giving Kiev the green light to use similar US-made weapons against Russia.
However, Berlin intends to give Ukraine 4,000 state-of-the-art unmanned aerial vehicles.
The Taurus missiles could only be used if Germany took partial responsibility for controlling the targets, which would make it a de facto part of the war, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz told a news conference on the sidelines of the summit of the G20 in Rio de Janeiro.
“This is something for which I cannot and do not want to take responsibility,” he underlined, reiterating that “it would not be right” to deliver such missiles to Kiev.
Solz has for months refused to hand over Taurus missiles, which have a range of more than 500 kilometers, citing the risk of escalation between Russia and the West.
Earlier today, German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius announced that Berlin would deliver 4,000 advanced unmanned aerial vehicles to Ukraine. “These are drones that can disable the electronic defense of adversary drones,” they have the ability to operate at a depth of “30, 40 kilometers” inside Russian territory and “attack combat positions, logistical hubs and other goals”, he said.
The drones are manufactured by Helsing, a European company specializing in defense artificial intelligence that in September signed a contract with Ukraine’s defense ministry, according to Bild newspaper.
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What are the implications of the German government’s announcement on the delivery of advanced military support for Ukraine’s defense strategy against Russia?
1. Introduction: What are the key takeaways from the German government’s announcement regarding the delivery of Taurus missiles and unmanned aerial vehicles to Ukraine? How do these decisions fit into the larger context of the ongoing conflict?
2. Chancellor Scholz’s Statement: Can you explain Chancellor Scholz’s reasoning behind Germany’s refusal to deliver Taurus missiles to Ukraine? What are the potential implications of this decision?
3. Potential Escalation: Do you believe that the delivery of Taurus missiles by Germany would have significantly escalated the conflict in Ukraine? Why or why not? What other factors might have contributed to this potential escalation?
4. The Role of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles: How do the advanced unmanned aerial vehicles that Germany plans to send to Ukraine differ from the Taurus missiles in terms of their capabilities and potential impact on the conflict? What role do you see these drones playing in the ongoing conflict?
5. Managing Targets: Germany has expressed concern about the potential for misuse of the Taurus missiles by Ukraine. How confident are you in Ukraine’s ability to responsibly manage and target these missiles? What assurances, if any, would be necessary for Germany to consider changing its position?
6. Benefits of the Drone Delivery: What benefits do you see in Germany’s decision to send these advanced drones to Ukraine? Do you think this will have a significant impact on the ground war, or are they mainly intended for use in aerial surveillance and intelligence gathering?
7. Potential Challenges: What challenges do you foresee with the deployment of these drones in Ukraine? Are there any concerns about their reliability or effectiveness in the face of Russian air defenses? How might these challenges be addressed?
8. Future Cooperation: Following this decision, will Germany consider further military aid for Ukraine? If so, what kind of weapons or equipment might be appropriate in light of the ongoing conflict and concerns about escalation?
