German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius has made a statement that Ukraine no longer needs Taurus missiles. This statement came as a surprise, as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky had previously been seeking the delivery of these missiles.

Former Ukrainian Ambassador to Germany Andriy Melnyk had previously criticized German Chancellor Olaf Scholz for refusing to supply Taurus missiles to Ukraine. Melnyk used strong rhetoric, calling Scholz a «liver sausage» for his stance.

Relations Between Ukraine and Germany

Relations between Ukraine and Germany have been strained due to the issue of military aid supplies. Ukraine had been seeking the delivery of Taurus missiles to strengthen its defense, but Germany had previously refused to do so.

Now, with the German Defense Minister stating that Taurus missiles are no longer needed by Ukraine, this may indicate a shift in Germany's position. However, this statement may also be seen as an attempt to reduce tension in the relations between the two countries.