PM pledges 'rock-solid' support ahead of Zelenskyy visit after Trump's diesel deal with Russia
Britain will fast-track £10 million in missile deliveries and prepare new sanctions as Moscow intensifies attacks on Ukraine's energy grid.
- On Wednesday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy meets British Prime Minister Andy Burnham in London, where Britain announces a £45 million package of surface-to-air missiles to support Ukraine's defense against Russian drones.
- Prime Minister Andy Burnham stated, "My message to the Ukrainian people could not be clearer," pledging Britain remains committed to backing Ukraine's fight for peace in Europe for as long as necessary.
- The £45 million shipment targets jet-powered Russian drones, with £10 million of the package fast-tracked to meet urgent Ukrainian defense needs.
- Britain has criticized the US-Russia diesel deal and calls for continued economic pressure on Moscow, while President Donald Trump recently suggested Zelenskiy should be replaced as Ukraine's leader.
- Beyond the missile delivery, Burnham has requested officials draft further sanctions and fiscal support, while his ministers lobby allies to ban maritime services supporting Russian liquefied natural gas exports.
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Volodimir Zelenski is expected on Wednesday, 14 October, on Downing Street, for talks with British Prime Minister Andy Burnham about Ukraine's military support and intensified pressure on Russia. London is preparing to speed up missile deliveries for air defence, at a time when Donald Trump's decisions and statements caused tensions between Washington, Kiev and the European allies.
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The prime minister is expected to use the visit to announce an acceleration of military support and pledge further rounds of sanctions aimed at Moscow.
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will meet British Prime Minister Andy Burnham at Downing Street in London. The talks are expected to be followed by an announcement of increased military support for Kiev and new sanctions against Russia. Ahead of the meeting, Burnham described Britain’s support for Ukraine as “ironclad” and said it was vital to the UK’s security. London accelerates missile delivery The British Prime Minister has announced …
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