The UK government, under Prime Minister Keir Starmer, is set to increase defense spending to 2.5% of GDP by 2027, with plans to reach 3% in the long term. This decision follows decades of funding cuts and recruitment struggles that have weakened the British armed forces. The transition to increased spending will be financed by cuts to the international aid budget, highlighting a shift from previous commitments. Starmer emphasizes the necessity of defending Ukraine to ensure broader stability in Europe amidst rising tensions with Russia.
"The reason for this is straightforward: Putin's aggression does not stop in Ukraine. Russian spy ships menace our waters. Russian planes enter our airspace."
"I know people have felt the impact of this conflict through rising bills and prices. But unless Ukraine is properly protected from Putin, then Europe will only become more unstable."
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