UK PM Andy Burnham Visits Kyiv on Ukraine's Independence Day, Pledges Continued Support
Summary
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham will visit Kyiv on Ukraine’s 35th Independence Day and reaffirm the UK’s support for Ukraine against Russia. Britain has also announced help for long-range missile production in Ukraine and new information sharing on missile components and jamming technology.
Key Points
- Andy Burnham will visit Kyiv on Monday for Ukraine’s 35th Independence Day, his first international trip as Prime Minister.
- He will co-chair the first meeting of the Coalition of the Willing in Kyiv with some participants joining remotely.
- Britain has announced support for producing and assembling long-range missiles in Ukraine and will share classified information on SCALP missile components with France and Ukraine.
- The UK has provided about £25 billion in aid to Ukraine since Russia’s full-scale invasion in 2022, including around £16 billion in military assistance.
