Merz breaks with the previous German chancellor, Olaf Scholz, who refused to allow Ukraine to use German weapons on targets on Russian territory.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has now authorized the use of German missiles for strikes against Russian territory, in a move that signals a dramatic escalation against Moscow.
He also signaled that this will not only apply to German weapons, but also other weapons systems from countries like France and the United States.
Posting to X, Merz wrote: “We will do everything in our power to continue supporting Ukraine. This also means no longer having any range restrictions on the weapons we supply. Ukraine can now also defend itself by attacking military positions in Russia.”