Burnham to visit Ukraine with promise of boost for Kyiv’s long-range missiles
Prime Minister Andy Burnham will visit Kyiv to announce that the UK will share classified information about Storm Shadow missile components to help Ukraine develop its own long-range weapons. This move is intended to bolster Ukraine's defense capabilities amid ongoing Russian attacks.
Why it matters
Providing technical data for missile production represents a significant escalation in military support that could impact long-term regional security.
Andy Burnham and Volodymyr Zelensky talking at HM Naval Base Portsmouth last month. Burnham’s visit to Kyiv on Monday will be his first as prime minister. Andy Burnham and Volodymyr Zelensky talking at HM Naval Base Portsmouth last month. Burnham’s visit to Kyiv on Monday will be his first as prime minister. Foreign policy Burnham to visit Ukraine with promise of boost for Kyiv’s long-range missiles PM will use independence day trip to announce sharing of classified information about Storm Shadow components
Prefer the Guardian on Google Britain will boost Ukraine’s capacity to make its own long-range missiles, Andy Burnham will announce on Monday, as he travels to Kyiv for the country’s independence day on his first foreign visit as prime minister.
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