Starmer calls for increased European defense spending

Keir Starmer will urge European leaders to increase defense spending at a security summit in London. This follows tensions between the U.S. and Ukraine after President Trump’s fallout with Ukrainian President Zelenskiy. Starmer aims to strengthen the trans-Atlantic alliance amid concerns over U.S. support for Ukraine. He plans to announce a new £2 billion loan for Ukraine and a commitment to raise the UK defense budget to 2.5% of economic output. The summit will include leaders from France, Italy, Canada, Germany, and Turkey. Starmer's efforts come as he seeks to maintain European unity and bolster support for Ukraine in light of shifting U.S. relations.