Germany remains under pressure after a conversation between military commanders was leaked. Britain asked Germany to supply Taurus missiles to Ukraine. Berlin is not prepared to do this, although internal voices such as those of the German Foreign Minister are calling for consideration to be given to shipping.
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The German foreign minister called on her own government on Monday to examine the possibility Delivery of Taurus long-range missiles to Ukrainealthough the German Chancellor, Olaf ScholzHe quickly denied it and repeated his statement Resistance to the sending of these missiles.
The government of Germany Rejection definitely on Monday accusations That the Filtration from Russia A conversation between German military commanders was an indication that Berlin was preparing for war against Russia while simultaneously promising one quick examination about how a conversation between high-ranking Army officials could be intercepted and made public.
“It is abundantly clear that there are claims that this conversation would show that Germany is preparing for war against Russia.” Russian propaganda “It is absurdly notorious,” a spokesman for Chancellor Olaf Scholz told reporters in Berlin.
Government spokesman Wolfgang Büchner pointed out that the leak was part of Russia's “information war” against the West and that the goal was to create something Discord within Germany.
The recording of 38 minutes shows military officers discussing in German how Kiev might deploy long-range cruise missiles bull against the invading Russian forces.
Although the German authorities They didn't question the authenticity the recording, Scholz said this a week ago Supplying these weapons to Ukraine is not an optionand that he does not want Germany to be drawn directly into the war.
However, the Russian Foreign Ministry threatened Germany on Monday with “severe consequences“If nothing is done and the German people do not put an end to this, it will have serious consequences, especially for Germany itself,” said Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova.
The US and UK claim the Kremlin is trying to sow “discord” and “disunity” among Western allies
Out of USANational Security Council spokesman John Kirby declined to go into specific details of the leaked audio, but called the release “a transparent attempt by the Russians to do this.” sow discord“.
He Kremlin He said on Monday that he was looking forward to the results of the federal government's investigation. “Mr Scholz stated that a timely, complete and effective investigation would be carried out. We hope to know the result this investigation,” said spokesman Dmitry Peskov.
In London, a spokesman for the Prime Minister said Great BritainRishi Sunak, warned that the government must “treat anything that comes from the Kremlin with caution,” citing Moscow’s track record in spreading it disinformation. “It suits them sow discord “Among the allies who want to support the armed forces of Ukraine,” said spokesman Dave Pares. “We shouldn't fall into this trap.“he added.