Burnham says Britain is “100 per cent behind” Ukraine during first Kyiv visit

• Prime Minister Andy Burnham has arrived in Kyiv for Ukraine's 35th anniversary of independence, assuring the country of 100 per cent British backing for as long as it takes.
• During his first foreign trip, Burnham will chair a meeting of the coalition of the willing and receive an award recognising the UK's support on behalf of the British public.
• The UK government has permitted defence firm MBDA to share classified information regarding components for long-range Scalp missiles to aid local assembly in Ukraine.
• The Kremlin accused London of deliberately escalating the conflict through proxy warfare, warning that the UK will inevitably face consequences for its actions.
• Diplomatic relations between Moscow and Downing Street remain severely strained, with Russia yet to appoint a replacement for its former ambassador to the UK.

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Andy Burnham arrives in Ukraine to announce long-range missile support