Thousands in Berlin protest against arms support for Ukraine, Germany expands defense cooperation with the Philippines

On August 3, thousands of people took to the streets of Berlin to protest the transfer of weapons to Ukraine. In another development, Germany moved to expand defense cooperation with the Philippines.

Thousands of people in Berlin protested against providing weapons to Ukraine. (Source: DW)

Protesters carried green flags with doves, German flags and banners calling for peace and stopping arms supplies to certain countries, including arms transfers to Ukraine.

According to organizers, about 5,000 people initially registered, but 7,000 turned up. The protest was peaceful. About 500 police officers were deployed to ensure public order.

Germany, along with the United States, is one of the largest arms suppliers to Ukraine. Russia opposes the West providing weapons and military equipment to Ukraine, saying it is a sign of NATO's direct involvement in the war and could escalate the conflict.

In another development, German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius met with his Philippine counterpart Gilberto Teodoro in the capital Manila to strengthen cooperation between the two countries, on the occasion of the 70th anniversary of the establishment of bilateral diplomatic relations.

In a joint statement issued on August 4, the defense ministers of Germany and the Philippines pledged to finalize an expanded defense cooperation agreement.

Both ministers said they also pledged to establish long-term ties between the two armed forces to expand training and exchange activities between the two countries.

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