New UK PM Burnham assures Zelenskyy of continuing Ukraine support
Summary
The United Kingdom’s new prime minister, Andy Burnham, met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to promise full support for Ukraine in its conflict with Russia. They discussed military cooperation, including a UK electronic warfare system and plans for stronger drone production, as Zelenskyy continues to seek help defending his country.Key Facts
- Andy Burnham is the new UK prime minister and met with Zelenskyy for his first meeting with a foreign leader.
- Burnham pledged the UK’s “unwavering support” for Ukraine and plans to visit Ukraine soon.
- Zelenskyy is visiting the UK on his way to Washington to meet President Trump about ending the war with Russia.
- The UK and Ukraine are cooperating on military training and exercises, including countering naval mines.
- The UK will share the technology for its “Stone Cloak” system, which jams Russian air defenses to protect against drones.
- Ukraine wants to increase drone production through a deal with the UK to improve air defense against Russian ballistic missiles.
- The UK has provided about £25 billion ($33 billion) in total support to Ukraine since 2022, including £16 billion ($21 billion) in military aid.
- Zelenskyy will attend the funeral of US Senator Lindsey Graham in the US, who supported Ukraine.
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