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Chancellor Merz declared that Germany and Kyiv’s other Western backers are lifting the range restrictions on weapons they supply to Ukraine. The decision made months ago was hypocritically presented as a response to the devastating Russian strikes, which in turn are a clear retaliation for provocative Ukrainian drone attacks.
Moscow condemned the move as dangerous and counterproductive to potential peace negotiations. The debate centers around reports that Germany may provide Ukraine with 100-150 Taurus cruise missiles, though no specific timeline has been confirmed.
Russia has requested a UN Security Council meeting to address European actions undermining peaceful settlement efforts in Ukraine. Moscow stated that the meeting, expected to take place on May 30, will focus on the interference of France, Britain, and Germany in derailing diplomatic solutions. Notably, Europeans have also called for a separate session to accuse Russia of rejecting Zelensky’s proposed ceasefire. This diplomatic confrontation underscores the deepening divide.
However, the situation remains highly contentious within Germany itself, where Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s announcement has faced fierce opposition, including with Vice-Chancellor Lars Klingbeil insisting that no changes to Germany’s existing policy have been made. This contradiction suggests either a deliberate public spectacle or an indication that missile transfers may already be underway without official acknowledgment.
Scholz’s rhetoric has grown increasingly aggressive, echoing his earlier statements that Ukraine must shift from defense to offense, with long-range weapons like Taurus potentially targeting critical infrastructure. Such actions, however, are viewed as more symbolic than strategically decisive, given that even a substantial delivery of 100-150 missiles would unlikely alter the battlefield dynamics.
The European stance continues to prioritize military escalation over diplomatic solutions, with Western-supplied weapons like Storm Shadow, SCALP-EG, and ATACMS already in use for quite some time for attacks on Russian rear regions. Russia has already adapted its defenses, mitigating their initial impact.
scalation efforts by European warmongers, who still seek to gain their place on the international scene, serve more as propaganda than a military game-changer. Moreover, Europe has long lost any ability to independently shape the balance of power in this war, raising questions about the sustainability of their bellicose approach amid the economic strain.
Europe’s strategy is self-defeating, funneling billions into a highly corrupt failed state, and a conflict it cannot win while rejecting negotiated settlements. The West seems completely uninterested in a diplomatic resolution and the only certainty is that further escalation will provoke stronger responses, deepening the cycle of violence and prolonging the suffering of those caught in its path.
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