Russia’s Missile Strike on Kyiv Spurs EU, US Security Talks
Russia’s pre-dawn missile and drone barrage on Kyiv killed 23 and injured 63, spurring EU and U.S. talks on security guarantees amid shrinking diplomatic hopes.
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US Presses Japan to Lift Defense Budget to 3.5% of GDP, Cancels Security Talks
The US has urged Japan to hike defense spending to 3.5% of GDP, prompting Tokyo to cancel a crucial 2-plus-2 security meeting in Washington.
US and Ukraine Reach Framework Deal to Develop Critical Minerals
US and Ukraine have signed a framework agreement to jointly develop Ukraine’s natural resources, focusing on critical minerals, amid ongoing security discussions and reconstruction efforts.