The United Kingdom is ready to support the possible decision of the newly elected Chancellor of Germany Friedrich Merz on the transfer of Taurus cruise missiles to Ukraine. About it reports the publication of The Telegraph with reference to sources in the government of the United Kingdom.
As it became known, London considers it advisable to support the Mertz initiative if Berlin agrees to provide Kyiv with long -range weapons, subject to the participation of key allies - Britain and France. Such a decision can be significant political resonance, as the supply of Taurus remains one of the most sensitive issues in German policy on Ukraine.
"We continue to work with our partners, including Germany, to provide Ukraine with everything necessary to protect its sovereign territory," - quotes The Telegraph of one of the British officials involved in foreign policy decisions.
Taurus is a high-precision winged air-land rocket capable of hitting targets up to 500 km. It has long been in the center of debate in Germany to transfer it to Kiev, as it has the potential to strike deeply in the rear of the enemy.
Friedrich Merz, the leader of the CDU and the winner of the last parliamentary elections in Germany, said earlier that he was considering the transmission of these missiles to Ukraine. However, he emphasized that he would only coordinate with NATO allies - primarily France and the United Kingdom.
Against the background of the expected change of power in Berlin, the position of Britain can be an important political signal for both Merz and Moscow. London's support can strengthen the position of a new chancellor who seeks to change the approach to assistance to Ukraine, in particular in weapons.
The final decision on Taurus transfer has not yet been made, but as the sources point out, it now looks more likely than ever since the start of a full-scale war. In the case of a positive decision, this will be another strategic step in the West in strengthening Ukraine's defense capability against the background of a constant threat from Russia.
