Calls for Providing Ukraine with Taurus Cruise Missiles Have Emerged in Bundestag

The head of the Defence Committee of the German Bundestag, Marie-Agnes Strack-Zimmermann, welcomed the decision of the Netherlands and Denmark to transfer F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine. She now urges the German government to provide Kyiv with Taurus long-range cruise missiles, according to DW.

"I am very pleased that Denmark and the Netherlands have promised this to Ukraine," Strack-Zimmermann said on Deutschlandfunk radio.

She reiterated her call for the swift adoption of a decision by the German federal government to supply Kyiv with the Taurus long-range cruise missiles.

According to her, the fact that the Netherlands and Denmark decided to provide fighter jets to Ukraine refutes concerns that Kyiv could use Western weaponry to launch attacks on Russian territories. This argument is often used by pro-Russian opponents of providing Ukraine with long-range weaponry.

"It's obvious that there are no signs that Ukraine could attack Russian territory," Strack-Zimmermann stated.

For the German government, this should be sufficient reason to give the 'green light' for the delivery of Taurus missiles now, she added.

"We have enough Taurus cruise missiles. We can provide some of them. They are ready for use," noted the head of the Bundestag Defence Committee.

She believes that these missiles can be used to disrupt and destroy Russian supply routes for military equipment and weapons in the war against Ukraine.

Recalling, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky visited the Netherlands and Denmark on a working visit recently. During the trip, it was announced that both countries would transfer F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine.

Specifically, Denmark's Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen stated that the country would provide Ukraine with 19 F-16 fighter jets.

The President of Ukraine addressed the Danish Parliament and expressed gratitude for the assistance provided. He confirmed that with increased support from allies, Ukraine will withstand military aggression from Russia.

In turn, the Prime Minister of the Netherlands, Mark Rutte, announced that his country "commits to transferring F-16s to Ukraine after conditions for such transfer are met."

Currently, the discussion revolves around transferring 42 aircraft. The final number will be announced later.