Germany has approved a new defense strategy to boost weapons production and expand military capacity in response to the war in Ukraine.
Germany has approved a new defense strategy to boost weapons production and expand military capacity in response to the war in Ukraine. Defence Minister Boris Pistorius and Economy Minister Robert Habeck are hoping to spend a hundred billion euros to modernise their military technologies. The new plan hopes to cut red tape and secure defence supplies. With elections in February, the strategy's future is uncertain. It comes after years of criticism on spending less on the country's defenses.
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Amid ongoing peace talks, fighting in Ukraine has escalated, leading to a rising number of civilian casualties. In the first three months of this year, casualty figures were 30% higher than during the same period last year, stated UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk.
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British officials are holding talks with up to 20 countries in an effort to rally support for Ukraine.
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Trump-Zelenskyy Fallout
The New York Times, citing an anonymous administration official, has reported that US President Donald Trump will discuss the possible suspension or complete cancellation of military aid to Ukraine, including weapons funded by Joe Biden’s administration, on Monday, 3 March.
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Russia - U.S.
Russian and U.S. diplomats will meet in Istanbul to discuss diplomatic disputes, seen as a step toward ending the Ukraine war. Talks follow recent Putin-Trump discussions, with business ties and ceasefire prospects on the agenda.
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