Starmer Urges Trump to Support Ukraine in Effort to End Russian Conflict

Keir Starmer has called on Donald Trump not to abandon Ukraine in the quest to resolve the conflict with Russia, asserting, "Peace cannot come at the cost of rewarding aggression." During discussions with Trump, Starmer underscored the importance of American leadership in upholding peace in Ukraine, asserting, "History should support those who seek peace, not those who act as invaders." Trump expressed optimism about progress in negotiations with Russia, stating that a ceasefire is "well advanced" and expressing belief that Vladimir Putin would not reignite hostilities if an agreement is reached. Starmer has announced intentions to raise UK military spending to 2.5% of GDP by 2027, aligning with Trump's call for European allies to increase their defense commitments.