British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced plans to accelerate an increase in defense spending, raising it from 2.3% to 2.5% of GDP by 2027, and further to 2.6% the following year. This decision comes amidst a rift between the US and Europe over the future of the conflict in Ukraine.
Starmer emphasized the importance of the UK's relationship with the US, calling it the country's most crucial bilateral alliance. He expressed his intention to strengthen this relationship during his upcoming meeting with President Trump in Washington.
