Scholz announces €100bn increase of German defence spending after Russia’s Ukraine invasion

Germany departed from longstanding policy again on Sunday with chancellor Olaf Scholz announcing the government would invest more than 2% of GDP in the military from its 2022 budget. He praised Russians who protested against the invasion for their bravery Subscribe to Guardian News on YouTube ► Ukraine latest news: Belarus ‘to join Russian invasion’; fighting in Kharkiv – live updates ► The Guardian publishes independent journalism, made possible by supporters. Contribute to The Guardian today ► Website ► Facebook ► Twitter ► Instagram ► https://instagram/guardian #ukraine #germany #defence
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