India, March 3 -- British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Sunday said European nations stand at a "crossroads in history" and must realise that "it is time to act," following a defence summit on Ukraine.

He also announced a four-step plan discussed at Lancaster House meeting, including a commitment to form a "coalition of the willing" to uphold a peace deal in Ukraine and ensure its security.

Speaking to journalists after the summit, the Prime Minister announced a £1.6 billion finance deal to help Ukraine acquire over 5,000 missiles.

Keir Starmer said that "every nation must contribute" in its own way, adding that several "important steps" were agreed upon during the summit.

"First, we will keep the military aid flowing and contin...