Merz evasively answered the question about the supply of Taurus cruise missiles to Ukraine.

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, during a press conference following a meeting with Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky on May 28, evasively answered a question from journalists about the supply of Taurus cruise missiles to Kiev. The event was broadcast on The Guardian's YouTube channel.

Merz noted that on this day the intention of the German and Ukrainian defense ministers to cooperate more closely was confirmed.

"We want to provide long-range weapons. We also want to ensure joint production," he said, answering the question whether Berlin is ready to supply the Taurus to the Ukrainian side.

According to the Chancellor, Germany will strive to provide the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) with "all capabilities," clarifiesГазета.Ru ".

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Earlier in the day, German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius said that Germany would provide military support to Ukraine in the amount of € 5 billion. During the meeting with his Ukrainian counterpart, Pistorius stressed the immutability of Germany's position and said that Berlin would like to contribute to the joint efforts of Kiev's partners, including in the field of air defense.