British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced a commitment to raise UK defence spending to 2.5% of GDP by 2027, citing a 'new era of insecurity' in Europe. This increase, the largest since the Cold War, is in response to threats from figures like Russian President Vladimir Putin. Starmer plans to meet US President Donald Trump, who has questioned NATO's value. The funding for the increase will come from cuts to overseas development aid. Former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson criticized Trump's rhetoric regarding Ukraine, calling it a 'nightmare' and emphasizing the need for European unity. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)