Britain, France, Ukraine agree on ceasefire planning

Britain, France, and Ukraine have agreed to develop a ceasefire plan to present to the United States, according to British Prime Minister Keir Starmer. This comes as European leaders prepare for a summit to discuss ending the ongoing war. Starmer emphasized the need for a lasting peace agreement, expressing distrust in Russian President Vladimir Putin but confidence in U.S. President Donald Trump. The summit will also address the potential establishment of a European military force to support the ceasefire. European leaders are increasing military spending in response to the conflict. Starmer has pledged to raise military spending to 2.5% of GDP by 2027, with other nations considering similar increases to strengthen their defense capabilities.