UK PM’s Bold Defense Spending Boost Before Washington Trip
U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Tuesday he would increase annual defense spending to 2.5% of GDP by 2027 and target a 3% level last seen just after the Cold War, a signal to U.S. President Donald Trump that Britain can boost Europe's security.On the eve of his departure…
UK PM’s Bold Defense Spending Boost Before Washington Trip
U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Tuesday he would increase annual defense spending to 2.5% of GDP by 2027 and target a 3% level last seen just after the Cold War, a signal to U.S. President Donald Trump that Britain can boost Europe's security.On the eve of his departure…
UK PM’s Bold Defense Spending Boost Before Washington Trip
U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Tuesday he would increase annual defense spending to 2.5% of GDP by 2027 and target a 3% level last seen just after the Cold War, a signal to U.S. President Donald Trump that Britain can boost Europe's security.On the eve of his departure…
Europe Divided: Defense Spending Rises Amid Ukraine Peacekeeper Debate
European leaders meeting in Paris for emergency talks on Monday called for higher spending to ramp up the continent's defense capabilities but remained split on the idea of deploying peacekeepers to Ukraine to back up any peace deal.The leaders also agreed it would be dangerous to conclude a Ukraine ceasefire…
