UK Prime Minister Urges Increased European Defense Spending to Address 'Generational Challenge'

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer emphasized the significance of bolstering national security across Europe, characterizing it as a generational challenge. He stressed the need for increased defense spending within Europe, particularly in response to the ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia. Starmer expressed his commitment to potentially deploying British peacekeeping troops in Ukraine as part of a peace agreement, contingent upon receiving security assurances from the U.S. During an upcoming meeting with President Trump in Washington, discussions will focus on securing U.S. support as vital for lasting peace. Starmer called for collective action in Europe to fortify defense capabilities and uphold Ukrainian sovereignty, advocating for the UK's prominent role in the region.