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Burnham to meet Zelensky in wake of Trump’s diesel deal with Moscow
Burnham plans to speed up £45 million in missile deliveries and press allies for tougher sanctions after Trump eased curbs on Russian diesel.
On Wednesday, British Prime Minister Andy Burnham will host Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in London to reaffirm support for Ukraine, including a new package of surface-to-air missiles.
President Donald Trump's decision to loosen sanctions on Russian diesel to import 300,000 tons of fuel sparked fury in Kyiv and strained relations with European allies.
Chancellor John Healey urged allies at IMF meetings in Bangkok to ban Russian liquified natural gas, while Prime Minister Burnham announced an accelerated delivery of £45 million in surface-to-air missiles.
Zelenskyy reported that Ukraine suffered further ballistic missile attacks without warning on Tuesday night, including a strike on one of Kyiv's main power plants.
Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband described recent relations with Washington as "very difficult few days," though Burnham emphasized the UK's support for Ukraine remains "rock solid" and "vital for keeping us safe.