UK, France Offer £2.26 Billion Ukraine Aid

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has outlined a plan for European-led peace efforts in Ukraine, emphasizing the importance of U.S. support. During a summit in London, leaders from the UK, France, and other European countries pledged military and financial support to Ukraine, including a £2.26 billion loan from frozen Russian assets. European countries are preparing to increase defense spending and form a 'coalition of the willing' to support Ukraine and present a peace plan to the United States. Romanian acting President Ilie Bolojan emphasized the need for U.S. involvement to ensure security guarantees for Ukraine. The summit followed a confrontation between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and former U.S. President Donald Trump, highlighting tensions over U.S. support for Ukraine. This collaborative effort aims to prevent Ukraine from being marginalized in negotiations and to ensure a stable peace process.