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Defense Secretary Lloyd J. Austin III announced a $2.5 billion aid package for Ukraine and reiterated America’s commitment to supporting Ukraine’s fight against Russia during a meeting with Western defense officials in Germany.
Historically, the US has been among the world’s largest emitters of greenhouse gases (GHG).
As representatives from dozens of countries prepared to attend a war-planning meeting in Germany, the talk was of missiles, air defense and — above all — tanks.
“Our energy supply for this winter is secure,” Germany’s chancellor declared as government and business leaders gathered at the World Economic Forum.
Also, why economists are alarmed about China’s demographic crisis.
From civil rights and apartheid to the protest movements of today.
Chancellor Olaf Scholz said Germany would continue to supply weapons to Ukraine, but did not say whether he would authorize the provision of German-made tanks requested by Kyiv.
Boris Pistorius, the new defense minister, is seen as a skilled politician but, entering a world stage on which Ukraine is at war, he may pose a risk for Chancellor Olaf Scholz.
Israeli officials had initially expressed concerns that the move could damage its relations with Russia.
Last year, China’s economy had one of its worst performances in decades. Its population is also shrinking.