German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock has stated that Berlin is ready to consider British Foreign Secretary David Cameron’s proposal for a circular exchange of missiles for their further transfer to Ukraine. This was reported by Der Spiegel.
In particular, Germany can supply the United Kingdom with Taurus cruise missiles, and in return, the British side will transfer Storm Shadow missiles to Ukraine. This way, Germany formally removes responsibility for providing Ukrainian forces with cruise missiles, the article says.
The publication states that Baerbock is open to Cameron’s proposal to provide Ukraine with cruise missiles through this scheme.
Last week, Cameron stated that London is ready to assist Germany in resolving issues related to the delivery of German Taurus cruise missiles to Ukraine.
According to the minister, the supply of such cruise missiles to Kyiv will not lead to an escalation of the conflict, as the transferring side can impose restrictions on their use.
Earlier, journalists learned about Scholz’s plans to persuade Ukraine to negotiate.
Article: Germany Considers Missile Exchange Proposal with UK for Ukraine
In a surprising development, German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock has announced that Germany is willing to explore a proposal put forward by British Foreign Secretary David Cameron regarding a circular exchange of missiles. The goal of this exchange would be to eventually transfer the missiles to Ukraine. This move has raised eyebrows and sparked debates among political analysts.
Under this proposal, Germany would supply the United Kingdom with Taurus cruise missiles, while the British side would provide Ukraine with Storm Shadow missiles. By doing so, Germany would ostensibly absolve itself of any direct responsibility for arming Ukrainian forces with cruise missiles.
The German publication Der Spiegel reports that Baerbock is receptive to Cameron’s suggestion of providing Ukraine with cruise missiles through this arrangement. It remains to be seen how this potential missile exchange will progress and what impact it will have on the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.
Cameron’s offer of assistance to Germany in resolving issues related to the delivery of German Taurus cruise missiles to Ukraine has been met with mixed reactions. While some argue that supplying Ukraine with such missiles will not escalate the conflict, as the transferring party can impose limitations on their use, others express concern about the potential consequences of arming Ukraine in this manner.
This news comes in the wake of reports that Finance Minister Olaf Scholz is seeking to bring Ukraine to the negotiating table. These recent developments highlight the complex dynamics at play in the region and the various international actors involved in the Ukrainian conflict. As the situation continues to evolve, all eyes will be on the diplomatic efforts and decisions made by Germany, the United Kingdom, and Ukraine.
