German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has reaffirmed his decision not to supply Taurus missiles to Ukraine, citing concerns over their potential to strike deep into Russian territory.

Scholz feels validated by U.

S. President-elect Donald Trump, who criticized President Joe Biden’s approval of long-range weapons for Ukraine as a "big mistake.

" Trump has hinted at reversing Biden’s decision after taking office in January.

Scholz, who recently spoke positively about his first call with Trump, believes a unified transatlantic approach to the Ukraine conflict is possible.

He has expressed a desire to visit Trump in Washington soon after his inauguration, potentially before Germany’s February elections.

Scholz’s stance reflects his cautious approach to escalating the conflict while seeking alignment with the incoming U.

S. administration.