UK, France, Ukraine plan ceasefire for Ukraine conflict

Britain, France, and Ukraine have agreed to develop a ceasefire plan to present to the United States, according to UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer. This comes as European leaders prepare for a summit to discuss ending the ongoing war in Ukraine. The summit will focus on establishing a European military force to support a ceasefire. Starmer emphasized the need for a lasting peace agreement, expressing distrust in Russian President Vladimir Putin but confidence in U.S. President Donald Trump’s commitment to peace. European leaders are also discussing increasing military spending, with Starmer pledging to raise the UK's defense budget to 2.5% of GDP by 2027. Other nations may follow suit as they seek to strengthen their military capabilities amid ongoing tensions.