France, May 19 -- A landmark UK-EU summit gets underway in London on Monday, marking the start of a potential reset in relations five years after Brexit. The meeting, hosted by UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, is the first of its kind since Britain formally left the EU in 2020.

After a prolonged period of strained relations following the UK's departure from the European Union five years ago, a renewed phase of cooperation looks likely.

Leaders are discussing plans for a new defence and security partnership. If agreed, it could reshape how the UK and EU cooperate on global threats.

The talks are being driven by global tensions - especially the war in Ukraine and uncertainty about the United States' long-term role in European security und...