UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham told Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Monday evening that Britain stands fully with Ukraine and that he will honor all commitments made to Kyiv, according to reports. The statement came hours after the two leaders met for the first time.
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham expressed full support for Ukraine and its president during a statement on Monday evening, telling Volodymyr Zelensky: 'We are 100% with Ukraine, and personally I am 100% with you, Mr. President. I will fully respect every commitment this country has given to Ukraine.'
The statement followed the first meeting between Burnham and Zelensky, which took place earlier Monday, as The Zioneer reported. Burnham, who became Prime Minister on July 20, has been coordinating with Western allies on support for Ukraine. Earlier in the evening, he announced that the UK is providing new jamming technology to protect Ukrainian drones.
Burnham's pledge to honor all previous commitments—including military aid and diplomatic backing—reaffirms Britain's stance under its new leadership. No further details on the nature of the commitments were provided.
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