German Foreign Minister Threatens Russia with Long-Range Missiles

In Berlin, German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul claimed on July 24 that Ukraine will soon have the capability to strike targets inside Russia. Wadephul did not name specific systems in remarks to Die Zeit, but appeared to reference the Taurus missile, reported RT. “Ukraine will also have the means to strike back into Russian territory,” he said. “However, we will not reveal to [Russian President Vladimir] Putin ... which weapons systems we are providing to Ukraine.” Wadephul added that he had been cautious about weighing in on the Taurus debate, citing the missile’s technical complexity as the reason for the delay in coming to a decision.