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UK to speed up missile deliveries as Burnham hosts Zelensky
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham will meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in London on Wednesday.
The meeting comes as Russia steps up missile and drone attacks on Ukraine, including attacks using faster, higher-flying drones.
The UK says it will speed up deliveries of British air defence missiles from a package of more than 5,000 missiles worth £1.6bn over four years.
Burnham says the UK will stand by Ukraine, while his government will push for a ban on Russian LNG exports through maritime services.
The meeting comes after tensions between Zelensky and US President Donald Trump over a US deal to buy Russian diesel and Trump’s comments about Ukraine’s leadership and an energy ceasefire.
The UK will also urge allies to increase pressure and support for Kyiv, with Chancellor John Healey raising the issues at International Monetary Fund meetings.
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham will host Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at Downing Street on Wednesday.
The UK says it will speed up delivery of British-made air defence missiles to Ukraine.
The missiles are intended to help protect Ukraine from attacks, including by Russian jet-powered drones.
Burnham and his ministers will also push for an international ban on maritime services for Russian liquefied natural gas exports.
Burnham said the UK would support Ukraine “for as long as it takes”.
- Who
- UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.
- What
- Burnham will host Zelensky, as the UK speeds up missile deliveries and pushes for a ban on maritime services for Russian LNG exports.
- When
- Wednesday. The articles were published on 13 October 2026.
- Where
- Downing Street, London.
- Why
- The UK says the missiles will help Ukraine protect itself from Russian attacks and has pledged continued support for the country.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Zelensky visited the UK and met Burnham at a naval base in Portsmouth.
Burnham travelled to Kyiv, according to the Guardian.
Burnham is due to host Zelensky at Downing Street as the UK announces faster delivery of air defence missiles.
- Missile type
- British Lightweight Multirole Missiles (LMMs)
- Missile commitment
- More than 5,000 missiles worth £1.6bn over four years
- Meeting venue
- Downing Street
- LNG measure
- UK plans to push for a full international maritime services ban on Russian LNG exports
- IMF meetings
- Chancellor John Healey will call for a ban on Russian LNG at the summit in Bangkok
What people are saying
Russian aggression cannot be allowed to succeed on our continent.
We are with you for as long as it takes.
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