U.K. to provide long-range missile blueprints to Ukraine
European leaders joined President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Kyiv on Monday for official celebrations marking Ukraine's Independence Day as Russia pushes on with its invasion of the country.
UK plans to share classified data on British missile technology with Ukraine, sparking fury in Russia. British Prime Minister Andy Burnham visited Kyiv, marking his first overseas trip since assuming office. He intends to discuss defense cooperation with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. The UK will enable France and Ukraine to produce Scalp missiles locally, incorporating shared French and British technology.
Moscow condemned the move, accusing Britain of obstructing peace efforts and hinting at potential retaliation against missile production sites.
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