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Zelenskyy to meet Burnham in London as Ukraine seeks more support
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is due to meet British Prime Minister Andy Burnham in London on Wednesday.
The visit comes as Russia intensifies its bombardment of Ukraine, whose war with Moscow began in February 2022.
Burnham’s office says Britain will provide urgent support and speed up deliveries of air-defense missiles before winter.
Zelenskyy says Ukraine received no early warning from its partners about a Russian attack, while U.S. President Donald Trump says Washington is still sharing intelligence.
European allies are seeking to support Kyiv as doubts grow about the Trump administration’s commitment, after Trump announced a deal with Russian President Vladimir Putin to import Russian diesel.
Britain is also considering more sanctions on Russia, and London has called on Moscow to stop strikes on Ukraine’s energy facilities under a partial ceasefire.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky arrived in London on Oct. 14 to meet British Prime Minister Andy Burnham.
The U.K. announced a 45 million-pound air defense missile package for Ukraine and said it would speed up deliveries.
Burnham said Britain would provide urgent support and prepare additional military and financial assistance.
The visit comes as Ukraine faces intensified Russian attacks and uncertainty over U.S. support.
Zelensky said Ukraine had received no early warning from partners about a Russian attack, while U.S. President Donald Trump said Washington was still sharing intelligence.
- Who
- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and British Prime Minister Andy Burnham.
- What
- Zelensky arrived in London for talks with Burnham and a meeting with King Charles III. The U.K. announced missile support for Ukraine.
- When
- Oct. 14, 2026.
- Where
- London, including 10 Downing Street.
- Why
- Ukraine is seeking more support as Russia intensifies its bombardment and winter approaches.
Zelenskyy
Trump
Intelligence sharing
Zelenskyy
Zelenskyy said Ukraine received no early warning from partners about a Russian attack.
Trump
Trump said Washington is still sharing intelligence.
Burnham became leader; his first foreign trip afterward was to Kyiv.
The British government announced a 45 million-pound air defense missile package for Ukraine.
Zelensky arrived in the U.K. for talks with Burnham and a meeting with King Charles III.
- Missile package
- 45 million pounds (around $60 million)
- Accelerated LMM deliveries
- 10 million pounds ($13 million) worth
- Meeting venue
- 10 Downing Street, London
- Visit date
- Oct. 14, 2026
- Planned additional support
- Military and financial assistance packages and fresh sanctions against Russia
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