EU agrees to boost defence spending
Episode Date: March 7, 2025European Union leaders have expressed support for Ukraine, with US and Ukrainian delegations now set to meet next week in Saudi Arabia. Also, Presiden...
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549 episodes transcribedEuropean Union leaders have expressed support for Ukraine, with US and Ukrainian delegations now set to meet next week in Saudi Arabia. Also, Presiden...
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