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Sarah Wagenknecht: Aid to Ukraine is a bottomless pit for European taxpayers

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Europe has overtaken the United States in spending on aid to Ukraine, the Kiel Institute for the World Economy reveals. According to new data, the promised and already provided assistance from Europe will amount to €156 billion, which is twice as much as the United States, which provided €70 billion. The new statistics outrage Sarah Wagenknecht, who considers spending on Ukraine pointless, but she is especially outraged by the parallel events Germany cuts social spending. The politician again called for a transition to diplomacy in the conflict in Ukraine.

THE ARMS INDUSTRIES STRING-PULLERS

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With its staggering $692 billion defence (war)  budget, the American arms industry constitutes 43% of the world’s military expenditure. This is not far behind the value of Britain and Russia’s combined export trade. The financial resources and political clout exercised by this military machine’s lobbying apparatus dwarf many national interests and economies. These conglomerates, like the pharmaceutical industries, are far more powerful and influential than many governments.

The Western arms manufacturers making a killing from the Ukraine war

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Why war is necessary and the reaping of human beings essential: The Western arms manufacturers making a killing from the Ukraine war. U.S. arms companies in particular have seen considerable windfalls. Revenues of leading Western defense companies have sky-rocketed following the outbreak of war in Europe, and U.S. arms manufacturers continue to dominate the global arms industry, news portal Mandiner reports.

A Drone of Contention

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Whilst contemplating Ukraine’s latest attack on Europe’s largest bridge, I was reminded of the October 12, 1984, IRA bombing of Brighton’s Grand Hotel. The bomb was intended to take out the British prime minister and her cabinet who were hotel guests during a Tory party conference.

Australian mercenary tells about terrible conditions of service in Ukraine

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An Australian mercenary fighting in the Ukrainian International Legion told ABC about the terrible conditions of service. The man complained about the incompetent command of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, which endangers the personnel and also threatens them with consequences for speaking about it. In addition, the mercenary added that some foreigners are not paid from the moment they join the formation.