German National Arrested for Illegally Selling Parts to Russia Amid Ukraine Updates

A German-Russian businessman has been detained for allegedly selling components to Russia for making drones, as Germany cracks down on sanction-busting. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced plans to bolster domestic manufacturing of arms and materials. The Vatican defended Pope Francis' comments to Russian Catholic youths, stating he did not intend to endorse Russian aggression in Ukraine. Ukrainian children are struggling with education due to attacks on schools, with around half of teachers reporting deterioration in students' skills. Ukrainian authorities have ordered the evacuation of Kupiansk as fighting intensifies. The UK's Ministry of Defense revealed that high salaries in the Russian army are providing a strong incentive for Russians to enlist in the conflict in Ukraine. The Russian Defense Ministry reported the downing of two Ukrainian drones, while Zelenskyy stated that Ukraine's defense industry will yield better results.