German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius does not believe that the US approval for ATACMS missile strikes on Russian territory should affect Berlin's position on refusing to supply Ukraine with Taurus missiles.

The answer to this question is yes,” he said, when asked if he would reconsider the Olaf Scholz’s decision not to supply Ukraine with Taurus missiles. He also added that arms deliveries have always been one of the “most difficult decisions” for the German government.

German Minister of Economy Robert Habeck, who is also a candidate for chancellor from the Green Party, has stated that he would be willing to supply Ukraine with Taurus long-range missiles if he wins the election.

The U.S. will allow Ukraine to use American-supplied longer-range weapons to conduct strikes inside Russian territory, a long-sought request by Kyiv. However, that will have no impact on Germany's refusal to deliver Taurus cruise missiles,