Russia has warned that it would view Ukrainian strikes on its transport infrastructures using German Taurus long-range missiles as direct involvement in the conflict by Germany. This warning follows comments from German chancellor-in-waiting Friedrich Merz, expressing openness to supplying these missiles to Ukraine. Russia has long criticized Western military support for Ukraine and claims it enables Kyiv to target deep within Russian territory. While Defence Minister Boris Pistorius acknowledges arguments for missile supply, he expresses caution. The situation highlights rising tensions in the ongoing conflict and the complex dynamics among Western allies.
Russian authorities have warned that any Ukrainian strikes on transport infrastructure using German Taurus long-range missiles will be considered as direct German participation in the conflict.
The Kremlin reiterated that supplying Taurus missiles could lead to an escalation in the ongoing conflict, exacerbating tensions between Russia and Western nations.
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