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PoliticsLavrov: Europe spends budget funds on defense despite domestic problems

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said Europe is redirecting budget funds to military needs despite mounting domestic problems. He pointed to the NATO commitment to spend 5% of GDP on defense and calls for an immediate additional 90 billion euros for Ukraine next year, saying the defense sector is benefiting heavily.

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TTASS★★★☆☆2026-09-08 19:25Original

Lavrov: Europe spends budget funds on defense despite domestic problems
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