Germany has focused on defense spending for the first time by changing its policy. Earlier, Germany has announced to send anti-tank systems and Stinger missiles to Ukraine, changing the policy of not providing any country’s defense weapons.
Announcing the defense fund during a special session of the Bundestag, Germany’s parliament, Scholz said more investments are needed to protect freedom and democracy. The move is significant for Germany, which has often faced criticism from the US and other NATO allies for its low defense budget. It is one in a series of major changes to Germany’s defense and security policy in the wake of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Greece will also give military help
Greece announces to send arms to Ukraine. Two C-130 military transport aircraft are being sent to Ukraine. The country’s Defense Minister and National Defense Chief briefed Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis about the situation in Ukraine, on the basis of which the Prime Minister announced humanitarian and defense assistance. Ten Greek civilians were also killed and six others were injured during the attack in Ukraine.
Pope condemned, other cleric said contrary to morality
Vatican. Supreme Christian cleric Pope Francis has condemned the cruel and distorted rationale for the war in Ukraine. He also called for the creation of a humanitarian corridor for refugees coming from Ukraine.
The pope did not name Russia in the censure statement while trying to improve relations with Russia’s Orthodox Church. However, he said, those who are waging war have forgotten humanity. He appealed to his followers to observe a day of fasting and prayer for the victims of Ukraine this Wednesday.
On Sunday itself, the religious leader of Eastern Orthodox Christians around the world, Bartholomew, called the Russian invasion of Ukraine contrary to any sense of law and morality. The religious leader Bartholomew had approved the end of the Russian Orthodox Church’s control over the Ukrainian Orthodox Church since 1686 in the year 2019.
Australia to buy lethal weapons to send to Ukraine
Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison has ordered the purchase of lethal weapons to send to Ukraine. Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced on Sunday morning that Australia would begin supplying arms to Ukraine through its NATO allies. Morrison said the Australian government will stand up for what is right with Ukraine.
However, Australia was already providing significant assistance to Ukraine in terms of ‘non-lethal aid’. Australia, he said, can support the decision to provide lethal aid through NATO partners, particularly the United States and Britain. Morrison said Canberra would provide military aid through the US, UK and other NATO member states, rather than sending weapons directly from Australia. agency
Google-Facebook freezes advertising revenue for Russian state channels
Google and Facebook have withheld advertising revenue from several channels, websites, apps and YouTube videos, including Russia’s state-run news channel Russia Today (RT). Google spokesman Michael Asiman said that Russian state channels, including RT, have been barred from receiving advertising revenue in any way through Google.
Along with this, they have also been banned from buying advertising services or showing advertisements through Google. At the same time, YouTube spokesperson Farshad Shadlu said that the content of channels that have stopped monetization will also be shown less in search results. Many Russian channels, including RT, will also no longer be broadcast on YouTube in Ukraine at the request of the Ukrainian government.
Earned more than $30 million in two years
Russia’s 26 state-run channels have earned about $32 million in the past two years through advertising on YouTube. Earlier, YouTube had said that government channels are not discriminated against when it comes to sharing ad revenue.