Olaf Scholz is receiving increasing criticism for his rejection of the Taurus delivery to Ukraine. He has other goals that have more to do with his re-election than with defending himself against Putin's attack.
The Chancellor is in the middle of a multi-front cold war: blackmailed by Putin, mocked by Macron, openly challenged by the coalition partner FDP. Taurus power word: Chancellor Basta is not listened to. As of: March 5, 2024, 5:30 p.m.