Emmanuel Macron

European Union leaders are convening in Brussels on Thursday for an extraordinary summit centered on defence strategy, as French President Emmanuel Macron declared that Europe stands at a "historic crossroads". Beyond discussions on military build-up, leaders will examine ways to increase support for Ukraine, particularly in light of U.S. President Donald Trump's recent announcement halting American aid to Kyiv. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is slated to attend the

Keir Starmer made a significant statement of European unity by joining Emmanuel Macron in Paris for the French Armistice Day ceremony, just a few days after Donald Trump’s re-election. The meeting, which took place against the backdrop of concerns over Ukraine and defense discussions, highlighted key topics between the two leaders. Starmer became the first British leader since Winston Churchill in 1944 to attend France’s national remembrance event. The gathering is being seen by both the UK and