Archive · 19 Jun 2025
Putin Warns Germany Over Potential Taurus Missile Supply
Putin, the leader of Russia, is concerned about Germany sending long-range missiles called Taurus to Ukraine.
He believes that if Germany helps Ukraine aim these missiles, it would be like Germany joining the war directly.
He also mentioned that even if Germany sent the missiles, it wouldn't change the outcome of the war.
Germany's defense minister has said they are not currently planning to send these missiles.
Putin is open to talking to the German Chancellor but doesn't see Germany as neutral because it supports Ukraine with weapons.
Putin warned Germany against supplying Taurus missiles to Ukraine.
Putin stated that German involvement in targeting would be viewed as direct conflict.
Putin is open to speaking with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz.
German Defence Minister Pistorius said Germany is not considering delivering Taurus missiles.
Putin believes Germany is not neutral in the war due to its support for Ukraine.
- Who
- Vladimir Putin, Boris Pistorius, and Friedrich Merz
- What
- Putin cautioned Germany regarding the supply of Taurus missiles to Ukraine.
- When
- Thursday
- Where
- St Petersburg, Russia
- Why
- Putin believes German involvement in targeting these missiles would be considered direct conflict.
Russia's Perspective
Germany's Perspective
Military Assistance to Ukraine
Russia's Perspective
Supplying Taurus missiles, with German involvement in targeting, would be considered direct participation in war.
Germany's Perspective
Germany's position, as stated by Pistorius, is not to supply the missiles.
Neutrality in the Conflict
Russia's Perspective
Germany is viewed as a supporter of Ukraine, not a neutral party, due to the presence of German tanks.
Germany's Perspective
Germany has not yet sent the missiles, remaining in a defensive position.
- Missile Type
- Taurus
- Missile Range
- Exceeds 300 miles
- Putin's Stance
- Direct involvement in war
- Pistorius's Stance
- Not considering delivery
- Merz's Role
- Potential for dialogue