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Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has attracted an incredible amount of propaganda and fake news stories.
The people who are suffering are the Ukrainians who have been displaced, killed and captured. No-one disagrees with that.
But so many people are suggesting that their is an endgame that is involves Russian sanctions and isolation.
The cost of the war in Ukraine
Whilst Ukraine will be left in ruins and in need of a rebuild. The unfortunate cost of the war will leave the country with debt for the arms that have been supplied by the United States and being used as a proxy for the US.
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Ukraine and specifically the President Zelensky is on a PR war. Rallying as many world leaders to join to condemn the Russian invasion.
Will Ukraine join NATO?
The questions everyone is still asking is Will Ukraine be able to join NATO and the EU.
And if that happens will Russia take this war to the next level.
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Germany plans to halve military aid for Ukraine
- Germany plans to halve military aid for Ukraine
- It will be reduced from around €8 billion to approximately €4 billion
- This change is part of a draft budget approved by the German government
- Despite the cut, the FM assured that Ukraine’s financing is secure, thanks to a G7 initiative aiming to raise $50 billion from interest on frozen Russian assets
Germany plans to halve military aid for Ukraine
Germany is set to nearly halve its military aid to Ukraine next year, reducing it from around €8 billion to approximately €4 billion. This change is part of a draft budget approved by the German government. Despite the cut, Finance Minister Christian Lindner assured that Ukraine’s financing is secure, thanks to a G7 initiative aiming to raise $50 billion from interest on frozen Russian assets.
Currently, Germany is Ukraine’s second-largest military donor after the US, with a 2024 budget for Kyiv set at nearly €7.5 billion. However, the reduction in aid comes amid concerns that US support could diminish if Donald Trump wins the presidential election in November.
#RussiaUkraineWar: Germany shocks allies with plans to halve Ukraine aid@ErikNjoka joined by @DBDesRoches, Professor, Near East South Asia Center for Strategic Studies, for perspective
— WION (@WIONews) July 17, 2024
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Despite the planned decrease in aid to Ukraine, Germany’s overall defence budget for 2025 will see an increase of €1.3 billion, bringing it to €53.25 billion. This amount is still less than the €6 billion increase Defense Minister Boris Pistorius had sought.
Germany aims to meet NATO’s target of spending 2% of its GDP on defence. The proposed defence budget will need to be approved by lawmakers before it is finalised.
China hits back at Nato over Russia accusations
- China hits back at Nato over Russia accusations labelling them as “groundless accusations”
- Wang warned the Western alliance against provoking confrontation, stating that China has always been a force for peace and stability
- His remarks followed a NATO declaration accusing China of aiding Russia’s defence industry
China hits back at Nato over Russia accusations
China’s foreign minister Wang Yi has dismissed NATO’s claims that Beijing is supporting Russia in the Ukraine war, labelling them as “groundless accusations.” Wang warned the Western alliance against provoking confrontation, stating that China has always been a force for peace and stability. His remarks followed a NATO declaration accusing China of aiding Russia’s defence industry and called for an end to such support.
During a call with Dutch foreign minister Caspar Veldkamp, Wang reiterated China’s stance, denying any material or political support for Russia’s war effort. He also criticised NATO for using China’s political system and values as a pretext for incitement. This response from Beijing is part of a broader rebuttal, with officials accusing NATO of spreading disinformation and hyping up the so-called China threat.
China maintains that it is a neutral party in the conflict, advocating for peace and proposing a plan that Ukraine has rejected. Despite these claims, China’s significant purchases of Russian oil and gas have been seen as bolstering Russia’s economy amid sanctions. Beijing’s official rhetoric often aligns with Moscow’s, and President Xi Jinping has upheld a strong partnership with President Vladimir Putin.
Meanwhile, NATO concluded its summit with a reaffirmed commitment to Ukraine, pledging €40 billion in aid and further military integration. The alliance supports Ukraine’s future NATO membership and has promised additional resources, including F-16 fighter jets and air defence systems.
Nato Washington Summit Declaration – China responds to accusations – video
“The @NATO #Washington Summit Declaration is filled with Cold War mentality and belligerent rhetoric. The China-related paragraphs are provocative, with obvious lies and smears," spokesperson of the Chinese Mission to the #EU @ChinaEUMission said on Thursday, "We firmly reject… pic.twitter.com/61104B0dwP
— Ifeng News (@IFENG__official) July 11, 2024
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