British Prime Minister Keir Starmer says Europe must take responsibility for defending itself as world leaders met in London to discuss working together to stop Russia’s war in Ukraine. Britain hosted the summit Sunday to shore up support for Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy after an astonishing Oval Office meltdown with President Donald
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is in London for a summit on European defence as leaders seek to set the conditions toward a lasting peace in Ukraine while Washington pulls back.
The summit was announced earlier in the week to involve European leaders, but takes on a new focus with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy attending.
Starmer says Europe will do ‘heavy lifting’ under new peace plan – but ‘we need US backing’ - Ukrainian president is meeting with King Charles following a defence summit with European leaders
Likewise its pledges to increase defence spending. It will take at least a decade to enable Europe to be ready to stand alone. Leaders like Friedrich Merz, the probable next chancellor of Germany, and Sir Keir Starmer, the British prime minister, have sworn that they understand the scale of the task.
European Council President Antonio Costa says EU accession is key for Ukraine's future, while European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen says it could happen earlier than 2030. View on euronew