The assault, which included the use of the long-range hypersonic Oreschnik missile, has been interpreted by the international community as a significant escalation in hostilities. This development has intensified pressure on the German government to enhance its support for Ukraine. In a recent episode of the podcast ‘Auf den Punkt,’ Daniel Brössler from the SZ parliamentary team discusses potential actions the German government could take, including the implications of supplying Taurus cruise missiles to Ukraine. Additionally, Elisa Britzelmeier, SZ correspondent in Rome, addresses the Pope’s recent encyclical on artificial intelligence.