Ukraine war: London allows construction of cruise missiles in Ukraine
Prime Minister Andy Burnham made a statement on his first visit to Kiev by rejecting threats from Moscow. He also announced a bolder British approach to the EU.
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham has announced plans to allow Ukraine to produce "Storm Shadow/Scalp" cruise missiles during his first foreign trip to Kyiv. The UK's move follows a similar agreement between France and Ukraine in July, with the missiles produced by European missile manufacturer MBDA. Burnham stated that the UK will continue to support Ukraine despite Russian threats, saying "my country kept the flame of European freedom alive in the 20th century, you carry that flame forward in the 21st century."
Russia has responded by condemning the UK's actions, with Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskow saying Britain is "systematically and regularly pouring oil on the fire".
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