In an era of change, Andy Burnham promises to rewind the clock. LONDON (AP) — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and new U.K. Prime Minister Andy Burnham met Monday at a British naval base and discussed joint drone projects and Ukraine's urgent need for ballistic missile interceptors to counter Russian attacks.Zelenskyy’s visit was the first by a foreign leader since Burnham took office a week ago, and the prime minister said it signaled the U.K.'s “unwavering” support for Kyiv to defend itself against Russia's 4-year-old, full-scale invasion.His predecessor, Keir Starmer, was in the Ukrainian capital less than two weeks ago in his last overseas trip before leaving office, and Burnham said he planned to visit soon.Burnham is the fifth British prime minister Zelenskyy has dealt with since Russia launched the war in 2022."You are the first leader I have welcomed in person since taking office, and that is no accident,” Burnham told Zelenskyy.
“It is intended to send a very clear message: we are with Ukraine 100%, I am personally with you 100%, and I will honor every commitment this country has made to Ukraine in full.”Zelenskyy said the two countries' relationship was “stronger than ever.”The meeting, aboard the aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth docked at Portsmouth on England’s south coast, came a day before Zelenskyy is expected to visit U.S. government said.Burnham announced that the U.K. will give Ukraine the intellectual propert…
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy traveled to Portsmouth for UK PM Andy Burnham's first meeting with a foreign leader since taking office. The UK pledged "unwavering support" in Ukraine's ongoing defense against Russia. Andy Burnham, Britain’s new prime minister, welcomed Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to the United Kingdom.
Burnham is the fifth British prime minister to deal with President Zelenskyy since the war on Ukraine started in 2022.
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