Burnham careful before Zelensky meeting but promises Ukraine won't leave 'empty handed'
UK Prime Minister Burnham is meeting with President Zelensky to pledge increased military and financial aid to Ukraine. The meeting occurs amidst shifting US diplomatic stances and ongoing conflict in the region.
Why it matters
The UK's commitment to Ukraine highlights the evolving nature of European support for Kyiv as US political priorities fluctuate.
Image source, PA Image caption, Burnham (left) and Zelensky (right) also met in New York City last month
Diplomatic correspondent Published 14 minutes ago President Volodymyr Zelensky's visit to London follows a well-trodden diplomatic path in a war now in its fifth year.
For months, US President Donald Trump had been a largely benign presence in the conflict, promising Ukraine greater access to American air defence technology and threatening more sanctions on Russia.
Then last week Trump carried out an abrupt U-turn, lifting sanctions on Russian diesel and calling for Zelensky to be replaced.
Once again Ukraine's leader got on his plane to shore up support among European allies. Today London, tomorrow Brussels.
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