Zelensky and Burnham to meet in Downing Street
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham is set to host Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to reaffirm support and announce accelerated delivery of air defense missiles. The meeting comes amid diplomatic tensions between the UK and the US regarding Russia sanctions.
Why it matters
The meeting underscores the UK's commitment to Ukraine's defense and highlights shifting geopolitical alliances in the wake of US policy changes.
Image source, PA Media Image caption, Burnham met Zelensky at the United Nations General Assembly in New York last month
Prime Minister Andy Burnham will host Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at Downing Street on Wednesday, as the UK announces it will accelerate its delivery of air defence missiles to Kyiv.
Burnham is also expected to set out how his government will draw up further sanctions against Russia.
Speaking ahead of the meeting, Burnham said the UK was with Ukraine "for as long as it takes", adding: "Russian aggression cannot be allowed to succeed on our continent."
The UK will also urge allies to step up pressure on Russia, with Chancellor John Healey using International Monetary Fund (IMF) meetings to call for a ban on Russian liquefied natural gas (LNG).
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