EU defense spending nearing pre-World War II levels, Russian diplomat says According to various estimates, planned defense-industrial spending in some member states is approaching the levels seen on the eve of World War II,” Yulia Zhdanova said VIENNA, July 15. /TASS/. Defense spending in several EU countries is approaching the levels seen on the eve of World War II, Yulia Zhdanova, head of the Russian delegation to the Vienna talks on military security and arms control, said. “Brussels has set the goal of building a 'European Defense Union' and achieving so-called 'defense readiness' by 2030. This involves developing the capabilities…
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