Ukraine Propagandists Demand U.S. Abandon Caution, Go All in on War
American ConservativeFEB 2024
Germany's Scholz Alleges British, French Troops Helping Ukraine Fire Missiles
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The Spin
Narrative A
Sending Germany's Taurus missiles to Ukraine would necessitate the presence of German troops in the country. This would make Germany a direct participant in this war — a line that Berlin is not willing to cross. Even if Scholz's comments were wrong, the nation can't be held accountable for the decisions made by the UK and France to intensify involvement in this conflict.
Narrative B
The comments from Germany's Scholz on the presence of UK and French troops in Ukraine were not only factually wrong, but foolish. They give Russia a reason to escalate, as well as place diplomatic personnel and other staff in Ukraine in greater peril.