Britain has expressed its readiness to support Germany if it decides to transfer Taurus cruise missiles, which can hit targets at a distance of up to 500 km, to Ukraine. This was reported by The Telegraph newspaper, citing sources in the British government. One of the officials stressed that London is working closely with partners, including Berlin, to provide Kyiv with effective means of defending its territory. Taurus, according to him, is a powerful system capable of striking deep into Russian territory, which makes it a potential game-changer for the Ukrainian Armed Forces (Ukrainian Armed Forces). The statement came amid ongoing debate in Germany, where Chancellor Olaf Scholz maintains a cautious position, fearing an escalation of the conflict.

Britain's support underlines the desire of Western allies to step up military assistance to Ukraine amid the protracted conflict. The Taurus, which is highly accurate and capable of striking hardened targets, could complement the Ukrainian Armed Forces, which already operate British Storm Shadow and French SCALP missiles. London, which has supplied Kyiv with more than £7bn worth of weapons since the start of the conflict, sees the possible transfer of Taurus as a chance to boost Ukraine's fighting ability, especially against the backdrop of Russian attacks on its infrastructure.

According to Reuters, in March 2025, Germany announced a new aid package for Ukraine, including artillery shells and armored vehicles, but Scholz again ruled out deliveries of the Taurus, citing the risk of their use in strikes against Russia. The Guardian clarifies that Berlin fears that such missiles could provoke retaliatory actions from Moscow, up to and including escalation with NATO. However, as Die Welt reports, pressure on Scholz is increasing: the opposition CDU party and part of the coalition, including the Greens, insist on the transfer of missiles, citing the example of Britain and France.