Germany’s chancellor-in-waiting, Friedrich Merz, has expressed willingness to supply Taurus long-range missiles to Ukraine, contingent on coordination with European allies, following a serious Russian attack on Sumy that resulted in civilian casualties. He criticized outgoing Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s reluctance to provide military support, emphasizing the need for Ukraine to gain the upper hand in the conflict against Russia. Merz’s stance marks a potential shift in Germany’s military policy, though support from his coalition partners in the Social Democrats remains uncertain.
