German Bundestag Rejects Proposal for Transfer of Taurus Cruise Missiles to Ukraine
In a significant development reported early on January 18, 2024, by @Megatron_ron, the German Bundestag voted against the proposal to transfer Taurus cruise missiles to Ukraine. This decision marked a substantial setback for Chancellor Olaf Scholz, potentially having far-reaching geopolitical implications. The vote resulted in 485 opposing, 178 in favor, and 3 abstentions.
BREAKING:
⚡ Another slap in the face for the failed Scholz
The German Parliament (Bundestag) rejected the draft resolution on the transfer of Taurus cruise missiles to Ukraine
485 people voted against, 178 voted for, and 3 abstained.https://t.co/BDF18qvsMS pic.twitter.com/nIYpkpwtw8
— Megatron (@Megatron_ron) January 17, 2024
User Reactions Summarized:
- Tanzeel: “Ukraine has lost the war. It’s just a matter of making it public. They will try to withdraw with their faces saved.”
- Noah: “Germans are starting to wake up.”
- یونہی: “In the 21st century, Iran has accomplished more for Palestine than any other country. The only reason Iran is encircled is that, unlike other regional governments, it didn’t betray Palestinians.”
- Arianna Michaels: “People are tired of their taxes being given to another country. The end of support is near. People are opposing it.”
- Zohaib 2.0: “Ukraine is losing the war.”
- Tafweez Ur Rehman: “In this war, America wins economically, Russia achieves its objectives. The only victims are Ukraine and Europe.”
- Syed M Khurram Zahoor: “Will Germany now give money to Zelensky to buy similar missiles directly from the US, of course, after taking its cut?”
- Ironist: “Common sense prevailed…”
- Masood Ahmed: “Thanks to the opposition.”
- BZ: “Speaking of the aftermath of Iran’s missile strike…”
- Garry Sutherland – ReformUK Exmouth & Exeter East: “At least there was an opportunity to vote.”
- BDS: “Scholz, are you taking more money from the German people to give to Ukraine or Israel? Shouldn’t the focus be on your own economy?”
- یونہی: “I arrived at my village today, and everything was turned upside down. Most of the houses and trees were gone, roads and infrastructure destroyed.”
- DaniYal: “Ukraine is losing this war.”
- Emma Bennett: “Deserving of such a reception.”
- Amber: “Lebanese politician Fares Souaid says dismantling the resistance and the only way for Israel to leave the occupied territories is this.”
- Syed Raza Sherazi: “The heroes in these tough times.”
Additional Notes:
- The news from Germany reflects a complex geopolitical landscape, where decisions on military aid intertwine with national and international politics.
- Chancellor Scholz’s position appears to be increasingly challenging, reflecting broader tensions within European geopolitics and their global impact.
- The variety of user reactions encapsulates the diversity of global perspectives on the conflict in Ukraine, illustrating how geopolitical events resonate differently across different regions and communities.