Merz raises limits: Germany plans Taurus rockets for Ukraine!

Merz raises limits: Germany plans Taurus rockets for Ukraine!

Berlin, Deutschland - On May 28, 2025, Ukrainian President Wolodymyr Selenskyj had talks with Friedrich Merz in Berlin. In the midst of intensive Russian air raids on Ukraine, Merz expressed that the western allies of Kiev had lifted the previous range restrictions on their weapons. This represents a significant change in German security policy, especially when Merz promised that Germany will do everything to support Ukraine in developing long -range missiles. However, he made no concrete commitments regarding the delivery of taurus missiles.

Germany is considered the second largest military aid for Ukraine, whereby there is a fundamental re-assessment of its support policy under the new center-right coalition between the CDU and the SPD. During Olaf Scholz's earlier chancellorship, the delivery of taurus rockets had been rejected due to concerns about an escalation. Prioties of the SPD-led government were cautiously designed to avoid direct military participation.

The importance of the Taurus rocket

The Taurus rocket is a German-Swedish long-distance air-floor rocket, which has a range of up to 500 km and can be equipped with heavy explosive heads. Experts agree that their use could be crucial for Ukraine in order to carry out precise attacks on Russian logistics centers behind the enemy lines. Merz described the upcoming discussion about the financing for the development of these rockets at the G7 summit in Canada as central and was open to a coordination with the Allies.

Ukraine has long requested these rockets. President Selenskyj expressed more than hope that the new Merz government will be able to provide this support. At the same time, there are concerns about Merz 'statements within the SPD and CDU, some of which are perceived as contradictory. Critics warn that a possible delivery of taurus missiles could be too late if necessary to change the course of the war.

international context and reactions

Russia's President Vladimir Putin has warned of the potential consequences that could have the provision of western long -distance weapons to Ukraine for NATO, and the Kremlin described Merz 'comments as a possible danger to peace. Meanwhile, the USA of Ukraine has provided around 40 ATACMS rockets, while the United Kingdom of Storm Shadow rockets has delivered ranges of up to 300 km or 250 km.

since the attack on Ukraine on February 24, 2022, Germany has provided help with a total value of almost 48 billion euros, supported by a variety of initiatives that not only include military but also humanitarian aid. These include financial resources for the accommodation of refugees and military deliveries such as anti-aircraft systems, artillery systems and more.

Germany is interested in further expanding its role as an important supporter of Ukraine. The path to closer military cooperation, including the possible delivery of taurus rockets, would be a striking step in Germany's foreign policy, which, despite initial concerns, is slowly gaining dynamics.