BERLIN, June 24 (Reuters) - European leaders reaffirmed on Wednesday their commitment to a stronger defence partnership ahead of next month's NATO summit in Ankara, following a series of spats with U.S. President Donald Trump and tensions among the main European members.They also offered a warm farewell to outgoing British Prime Minister Keir Starmer after he announced this week he would step down amid growing discontent in his party.

Leaders of Europe's top military powers will meet in Berlin Wednesday to discuss the Ukraine conflict and preparations for the upcoming NATO summit,...

The E5 group also called for Ukraine aid to rank high on the agenda at the upcoming alliance summit in Ankara.