Burnham to meet Zelenskyy at UK naval base in show of ‘unwavering’ support
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham is set to host Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at a UK naval base to demonstrate ongoing military and strategic support. The meeting will focus on joint defense projects, including the production of electronic jammers for drones.
Why it matters
This meeting signals the continuity of UK foreign policy regarding the Russia-Ukraine conflict under new leadership.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy was one of the first world leaders Burnham spoke to when he entered No 10 last week. Volodymyr Zelenskyy was one of the first world leaders Burnham spoke to when he entered No 10 last week. Volodymyr Zelenskyy Burnham to meet Zelenskyy at UK naval base in show of ‘unwavering’ support Ukrainian president will be first overseas visitor for new British prime minister
Prefer the Guardian on Google Volodymyr Zelenskyy will become Andy Burnham’s first overseas visitor as prime minister, in a visit that Burnham said underlined Britain’s “unwavering” backing for Ukraine.
Less than two weeks after Keir Starmer travelled to Kyiv for the final foreign visit of his prime ministership, the Ukrainian president will on Monday join Burnham at a naval base where Ukrainian forces have been receiving training.
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