PM pledges 'rock-solid' support ahead of Zelenskyy visit after Trump's diesel deal with Russia
Britain will fast-track 10 million pounds in missile deliveries and prepare new sanctions as Moscow intensifies attacks on Ukraine’s energy system.
- 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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Great Yorkshire RadioPM pledges 'rock-solid' support ahead of Zelenskyy visit after Trump's diesel deal with Russia
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.
Britain will speed up the supply of LMM missiles to Ukraine and prepares sanctions against the Russian Federation <p>During Zelensky's visit to London, they will announce an acceleration of the supply of</p> LMM missiles and new sanctions against Russia.
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 …
Britain accelerates military aid to Ukraine, calls for tougher sanctions against Russia
British Prime Minister Andy Bernem will host the President of Ukraine, Vladimir Zelensky, on Downing Street on Wednesday; during the meeting, he will report that London will expedite the supply of light-purpose British-made Martlet (LMM) missiles to Ukraine. "My appeal to the Ukrainian people is very clear: we are with you as long as it takes, and we will provide you with even greater and more operational support", cited Bernem's statement by th…
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