UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer announced an increase in defence spending to 2.5% of national income by 2027, amid pressures from US President Donald Trump for European nations to boost their military budgets. NATO, formed in 1949, aims to counter Russian expansion and has seen recent discussions about Ukraine's potential membership, especially after Russia's invasion. The US has provided significant military support to Ukraine, but there are concerns about the future of NATO and European security, particularly with Trump's alignment with Russia. Teljes cikk (bbc.com europe)