UK’s PM Andy Burnham Reaffirms Unwavering Support for Ukraine During Zelensky’s London Visit
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Andy Burnham, the UK’s Prime Minister, told Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky that Britain’s support would remain steadfast, saying, "We are behind you and that will not change." The statement came amid Zelensky’s visit to London, where the UK accelerated the delivery of light multipurpose missiles to help Ukraine counter Russian attacks. Burnham also cautioned that rebuilding ties would require careful steps, but underscored the UK’s continued solidarity with Ukraine.
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Burnham tells Zelensky UK support will not change
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- Andy Burnham
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- told Volodymyr Zelensky
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- UK support for Ukraine
- Occurred (fact side)：
- Oct 15, 00:00
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- Oct 15, 03:22
- First seen (known side)：
- Oct 15, 17:25
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Andy Burnham told Volodymyr Zelensky, during a visit to Downing Street, that the UK stands behind Ukraine, while also announcing the acceleration of lightweight multirole missile deliveries to counter Russian drones. Zelensky's visit aimed to reinforce allied backing following Donald Trump's call for him to step down and lift sanctions on Russian diesel. Ukrainian officials reported that overnight Russian missile and drone strikes left at least 600,000 people without electricity, and Ukraine stated it did not receive advanced warning of these strikes for the second consecutive night. Zelensky suggested the US threatened to restrict intelligence-sharing unless he agreed to a US-proposed energy ceasefire, a claim Trump denied. An adviser to the president also stated Ukraine's defense capability is hindered by disruptions to its Starlink connection, which Serhiy Beskrestnov suggested is related to the current political situation. Elon Musk stated that Starshield, the military-grade service, is controlled by the US government, and usage limits are decided by the US military and president.
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