UK seeks European coalition for Ukraine security guarantees

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer called for a "coalition of the willing" among European nations to provide security guarantees for Ukraine after a potential US-brokered ceasefire. He emphasized the need for faster action than the consensus-driven European Union. Starmer's comments follow a tense meeting between US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, raising concerns about US support for Ukraine. Starmer plans to meet with European leaders to discuss defense spending and strategies for a lasting peace. The UK aims to increase its defense budget to 2.5% of economic output. Starmer stated that the UK and France will collaborate on a plan to stop the fighting and engage with the US on security guarantees.