Burnham challenges Putin on first trip to Ukraine as UK-Russia tensions grow
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham visited Kyiv to announce the provision of SCALP missile blueprints to Ukraine. The move has drawn criticism from the Kremlin, which claims it hinders peace efforts.
Why it matters
This represents a significant escalation in UK-Russia diplomatic tensions and highlights ongoing Western military support for Ukraine's defense.
The UK is providing Ukraine with the blueprints to long-range SCALP missiles, the prime minister announced in Kyiv
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