Following a heated exchange between Ukrainian President Zelensky and US President Trump, UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has pledged a £2.26 billion weapons package to Ukraine. The meeting between Starmer and Zelensky was described as warm, with Zelensky expressing gratitude for the support. The loan agreement will enhance Ukraine’s defense capabilities, with repayment coming from frozen Russian assets.
In response to the increase in defense spending, some have called for a focus on restoring troop cuts in the British Army. The Liberal Democrats are urging the Army to be increased to 82,000 troops to align with the commitment to boost defense spending to 2.5% of the UK’s economic output by 2027.
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