Burnham to host Zelenskyy at No 10 in show of ‘rock-solid’ support
Summary
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham will host Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at Downing Street to show strong support amid ongoing conflict with Russia. The UK plans to speed up delivery of British-made missiles to help Ukraine defend against new Russian drones and is pushing for an international ban on Russian liquefied natural gas exports.Key Facts
- Andy Burnham is hosting Ukrainian President Zelenskyy in the UK to reinforce support for Ukraine.
- The UK will speed up sending lightweight multi-role missiles (LMMs) to Ukraine to counter new Russian jet-powered drones.
- Russia’s new drones are faster and harder to shoot down than earlier drones, posing increased threats.
- The UK government wants an international ban on Russian liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports.
- Burnham and Zelenskyy have met twice before since July 2024, including visits in Portsmouth and Kyiv.
- Ukraine faces more Russian missile and drone attacks amid ongoing conflict.
- President Donald Trump recently made a deal to buy Russian diesel and suggested Ukraine should have new leadership, which Zelenskyy opposed.
- The UK states its support for Ukraine is essential for security in Europe and will continue "for as long as it takes."
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