Ukraine: UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham to visit Kyiv in show of support on Ukraine's Independence Day

Andy Burnham's first trip abroad as PM will see him co-chair a meeting of Ukraine's main backers and meet with Volodymyr Zelenskyy. The visit comes as Ukraine marks its 35th independence day. DW has more.

"Ukraine's security is our security," UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham said in a statement, adding that Britain would stand by Ukraine "for as long as it takes."

British Prime Minister Andy Burnham will visit Kyiv on Monday on his first international visit since taking office last month, his office said, as Ukraine marks its 35th independence anniversary. Burnham has vowed to give strong support to Ukraine as it battles Russia’s invasion. The Labour Party leader’s visit comes a

On Ukrainian Independence Day, the PM will tell the Ukrainian people "the UK is behind you today and for as long as it takes" and that Russia's threats only strengthen the UK's resolve

Burnham to give Ukraine blueprints for long-range missiles as he visits Kyiv  ITVX

LONDON - British Prime Minister Andy Burnham will visit Ukraine on Aug 24 on his first overseas trip since taking office, and will announce British support to help Kyiv improve its domestic production of long-range missiles.Burnham will be in Ukraine to co-chair a meeting of the so-called Coalition of the Willing, a gr

It comes after Moscow warned of "consequences" over the reported use of British drones by Ukraine.

UK's Burnham to visit Ukraine with plan to support long-range missile production  Reuters

The prime minister is to chair his first meeting of the coalition of the willing as he arrives in Kyiv on Monday

PM will use independence day trip to announce sharing of classified information about Storm Shadow components Britain will boost Ukraine’s capacity to make its own long-range missiles, Andy Burnham will announce on Monday, as he travels to Kyiv for the country’s independence day on his first foreign visit as prime mini

UK prime minister will shrug off warnings from Russia in first overseas visit

Andy Burnham is traveling to Ukraine on Monday for his first international trip as British prime minister, in an attempt to show he’ll maintain diplomatic and military support for Kyiv as Russia’s war enters a decisive phase.

He will allow European defence firm MBDA to declassify information on UK components for the long-range Scalp missile.

He will allow European defence firm MBDA to declassify information on UK components for the long-range Scalp missile.

Mr Burnham - a decades-long season ticket holder - had previously said he hoped to be allowed to sit in his own seat in the South Stand, but it is understood this would have posed a security issue

Around 10 foreign leaders are expected in Kyiv for Ukraine’s 35th Independence Day, while the Coalition of the Willing meets to coordinate further support.

In a bid to win back his party's traditional base, the new Labour prime minister is focusing on domestic policy. However, his ambitions for industrial revival could pave the way for closer ties with the European Union, observes political scientist Sébastien Maillard.

In a bid to win back his party's traditional base, the new Labour prime minister is focusing on domestic policy. However, his ambitions for industrial revival could pave the way for closer ties with the European Union, observes political scientist Sébastien Maillard.