Spain Considers Defense Spending Boost Amid US Uncertainty; Zelenskyy Seeks 'Normal' Ties with Trump; Gold Hits $3,000 Amid Tariff War Fears

Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez is seeking to increase defense spending to meet NATO's 2% of GDP target, currently at 1.28%. This comes amid concerns over U.S. commitment to the transatlantic alliance, particularly after comments from former President Donald Trump. Sánchez faces domestic opposition due to coalition partners prioritizing social spending. Meanwhile, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy expressed the need for functional relations with Trump after a strained meeting in February. Zelenskyy also accused Russia's Putin of sabotaging diplomacy. Separately, gold prices surpassed $3,000 for the first time, driven by investors seeking safe haven assets amid economic uncertainty linked to Trump's tariff policies. This surge reflects concerns about the impact of tariffs on stock markets and the global economy.