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Zelensky hopes to change Scholz's mind on Taurus missile supply
We have never used German long-range weapons because they were not provided to us. Therefore, we do not talk with Olaf about whether they can be used... We need these long-range weapons... I respect his position. It is his right to agree or not," Volodymyr Zelensky said in an interview with the publication. .
Regarding Scholz's position on Ukraine's NATO membership, Zelensky noted that the prime minister had never clearly spoken out either for or against it. He added that Kyiv would continue efforts to change this position.
On September 21, Scholz again rejected the possibility of supplying German Taurus cruise missiles to the Ukrainian military and stressed that he would adhere to his position, emphasizing the importance of finding a peaceful solution to the conflict.
Kyiv has traveled to Berlin several times to request the transfer of Taurus missiles, but the German authorities have not responded positively. Therefore, on September 13, the German government spokesman Steffen Hebestreit, together with London and Washington, clearly stated that discussions about a possible attack deep in Russia have nothing to do with Taurus missiles.