Former German President Joachim Gauck calls for Ukraine to be supported with weapons “without ifs and buts”. In an interview, the former Federal President spoke out against Chancellor Olaf Scholz in particular.
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Former German President Joachim Gauck calls for Ukraine to be supported with weapons “without ifs and buts”. In an interview, the former Federal President spoke out against Chancellor Olaf Scholz in particular.
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Former German President Joachim Gauck has accused the German government of being hesitant about supplying arms to Ukraine. “In view of the grueling war of position and the heinous air attacks on the Ukrainian civilian population, I look at our actions with concern and ask myself whether our support is sufficient,” he told Bild am Sonntag.
The conversation also touched on the Taurus cruise missiles that Ukraine has requested to be delivered. Gauck commented: “I am not familiar with military matters, but I have spoken to people who have the necessary military knowledge. And after these talks, I can no longer understand why we are hesitating to deliver this weapon and other ammunition.”
The Taurus is one of the Luftwaffe’s most modern missiles. The weapons can also find their target from great heights and distances and can destroy bunker systems, for example. At the beginning of October, Chancellor Olaf Scholz (SPD) decided not to supply any Taurus cruise missiles for the time being. This was due to fears that Russian territory could also be hit by the precision weapons with a range of 500 kilometers.
Gauck said that it was not forbidden under international law to support an invaded victim with weapons. “That is why we are allowed to do so. And we must do it – with everything we have at our disposal. Without ifs and buts. Because a Russian victory would also threaten the security of other European states in the medium term.”
Gauck criticized Chancellor Scholz in particular. “The Chancellor must repeatedly ask himself whether he is not falling short of his formulated claim to do everything possible to prevent Russia from achieving a victorious peace,” said the former Federal President. “Irritations arise when the government’s hesitation not only reduces Ukraine’s chances, but also increases the threat to the free world.”
Fuckin hell yes we should give them the Taurus yesterday! Sorry Ukraine for our leaders be so slow and stubborn on this!