Kiev using Taurus missiles against Russia would mean Berlin enters conflict - Moscow --Firing such missiles would be impossible without involvement of Berlin's military, the Foreign Ministry has noted | 17 April 2025 | Moscow would consider any strikes by Kiev on Russian targets using German-supplied Taurus missiles as direct participation by Berlin in the Ukraine conflict, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova has warned. Her comments come after incoming German chancellor Friedrich Merz indicated that he would be open to supplying Kiev with long-range Taurus cruise missiles. The weapon has a 500km strike range, meaning they could be used to attack targets deep inside Russian territory. Germany's current acting chancellor Olaf Scholz has repeatedly refused Kiev's requests for the missiles, citing fears of an escalation of the conflict.