Zelensky visits Britain as Burnham pledges fresh support for Ukraine

British Prime Minister Andy Burnham is set to meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in London on Wednesday. The visit comes as Britain seeks to reaffirm its support for Ukraine, including a new package of surface-to-air missiles. This meeting occurs amid challenges for Zelensky, including US President Donald Trump's call for his replacement, just days after a deal to lift sanctions on Russian diesel exports was reached.

Britain has maintained its opposition to the US-Russia diesel deal, urging allies to uphold economic pressure on Moscow. Ahead of the meeting, Burnham emphasized the commitment to Ukraine, stating, "My message to the Ukrainian people could not be clearer, we are with you for as long as it takes, and we will go further and faster in our support to back your courageous fight for peace in Europe."

The British Prime Minister pledged additional military support, announcing a £45 million package of surface-to-air missiles designed to counter Russian drones. Of this amount, £10 million will be expedited to address urgent needs in Ukraine. Burnham has called for further sanctions, military aid, and fiscal support, with his foreign and finance ministers working to convince allies to join Britain in restricting maritime services supporting Russian liquefied natural gas exports.