Topic: United States
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Zelensky says preliminary dates set for US envoy meetings in Kyiv and Moscow
On September 3, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced that preliminary dates have been agreed for meetings with representatives of US President Donald Trump in both Moscow and Kyiv, with Ukraine expecting the Kyiv meeting "in the coming days." Zelensky made the announcement during his evening video address and said Ukrainian and US teams are in near round-the-clock communication.
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EU auditors warn bloc unlikely to meet 2030 defense readiness goal
The European Court of Auditors has published a report warning that the EU is unlikely to achieve its goal of being defense-ready by 2030, citing continued dependence on the United States and fragmented national defense systems. The report notes that EU countries increased defense spending by 79% from 2020 to 2025, yet most procurement still flows outside the bloc.